Evaluation of yoga therapy programme for patients of bronchial asthma
Jain, S.C.; Talukdar, B.
Singapore Medical Journal 34(4): 306-308
1993
ISSN/ISBN: 0037-5675 PMID: 8266199 Document Number: 420081
A study of the effect of yoga therapy programme on 46 indoor patients of chronic bronchial asthma on exercise capacity, pulmonary functions and blood gases was conducted. Exercise capacity was measured by 3 tests: (i) 12 min walk test (12-md); (ii) physical fitness index (PFI) by modified Harvard step test; and (iii) Exercise-Liability index (ELI). Yoga therapy programme resulted in a significant increase in the pulmonary functions and exercise tolerance. A one-year follow-up study showed a good to fair response with reduced symptoms score and drug requirements in these subjects. It is concluded that yoga therapy is beneficial for bronchial asthma.