Transient Effect of Slow and Deep Breathing Exercise on Cardiopulmonary Functions
Journal Title: International Journal of Medical Research Professionals - Year 2017, Vol 3, Issue 2
Abstract
Introduction: In recent years, there has been considerable interest in scientific research on yoga which is being practice to decreases the effect of stress and strain on body and mind. Concentrating more towards the modern physiology, rather than yogic philosophy, the present study has been carried out to find the transient effect of simple slow and deep voluntary breathing exercise on cardiopulmonary function. Methods: Healthy, non-smoker sedentary volunteers (n=30, age=18-21) participated in the study. Following 5 minutes rest, peak expiratory flow rate; heart rate, and blood pressure were recorded. Then the participants were asked to perform slow and deep breathing exercise paced by metronome- approximately 6cycles/min for 5 minutes. Immediately after the maneuver the aforesaid parameters were measured. Result: Immediately after 5 minutes of breathing exercise, we found significant decrease in heart rate, systolic blood pressure, diastolic blood pressure and significant increase in peak expiratory flow rate (P<0.05). Furthermore, the participants also reported sense of calmness and sleepiness. Conclusion: Results of previous and present study indicated simple slow and deep breathing exercise for 5 minutes at the rate of approximately 6cycles/min might be used as alternative breathing technique instead of other pranayamic breathing exercises, which required complex procedures and stringent rules, for a stress free life.
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Rajan Pandit, Paresh Roychowdhury
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- DOI 10.21276/ijmrp.2017.3.2.049
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