Pilot Study of Self-care Breath Training Exercise for Reduction of Chronic Dyspnea.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Dyspnea related to chronic pulmonary disorders is difficult to manage. In this single-arm study, we evaluated feasibility and potential efficacy of a self-care breath training program to reduce dyspnea that persists despite standard treatments in patients with chronic lung disease.

Methods

Adult patients with a chronic pulmonary disorder and stable moderate dyspnea received one 30-min training on specific breathing techniques, followed by audio-guided at-home practice 15 min twice daily for 6 wk, supported with weekly telephone monitoring/coaching. The feasibility endpoints, Baseline and Transition Dyspnea Indexes, 6-min walk test, Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale, and oxygen saturation at rest and exercise were evaluated at baseline and wk 6.

Results

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SUBMITTER: Deng G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6309932 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature