Buteyko breathing technique effective adjunct in asthma therapy deserving wider attention, suggests study

Key findings from the study are:

• CP showed significant time-by-group interaction and main effects for the study group and time.
• ACQ and NQ scores were significantly improved with BBT.
• This was associated with reduced use of β2-agonists and ICS by 20% each.
• In the UT group, None of these effects occurred.
• While FEV1 and the slopes of the capnovolumetric expiratory phases 2 and 3 did not significantly change, the capnovolumetric threshold volume at tidal breathing increased (p < 0.05) with BBT by about 10 mL or 10% in comparison to the baseline. This suggests a larger volume of the central airways.
• No significant changes were seen for FeNO.

BBT showed clinical effectiveness, as evidenced by improved symptom scores and slight increases in bronchial volume. Its well-accepted nature by participants suggests its potential as a supportive tool in asthma therapy, deserving wider attention in clinical practice.

Reference:

Vagedes, Katrin, et al. "Effect of Buteyko Breathing Technique On Clinical and Functional Parameters in Adult Patients With Asthma: a Randomized, Controlled Study." European Journal of Medical Research, vol. 29, no. 1, 2024, p. 42.