Bronchial asthma is a chronic inflammatory disease of the airways that requires a comprehensive approach to treatment. In addition to drug therapy, non-pharmacological methods, including breathing exercises and mindfulness practices, are playing an increasingly important role in symptom management. Modern research shows that regular respiratory muscle training helps patients better cope with physical loads and control breathing [1], [3].
The Role of Breathing Techniques in Bronchial Asthma
Proper breathing exercises help strengthen the muscles involved in respiration, which is especially important in chronic respiratory pathologies. For example, training the expiratory and inspiratory muscles helps optimize pulmonary ventilation and reduce shortness of breath. To increase patient adherence to such sessions, digital technologies and mobile applications are actively being introduced today, providing visual control over the performance of exercises at home [1].
Condition Monitoring and Prevention of Exacerbations
Asthma control requires continuous tracking of lung function parameters. Modern home telemonitoring methods, such as respiratory oscillometry, allow for the daily assessment of respiratory mechanics and airway resistance variability [2]. This helps to timely notice the slightest changes and prevent clinical exacerbations before severe symptoms appear [2].
The Impact of Mindfulness and the Psycho-Emotional Factor
The psycho-emotional state directly affects the tone of the respiratory muscles and the severity of asthma symptoms. Stress and anxiety can provoke bronchospasm. Mindfulness practices aimed at relaxation and concentration on proper breathing help reduce stress levels, prevent panic reactions during air hunger, and improve the quality of life of patients.
A Comprehensive Approach to Rehabilitation
Modern rehabilitation programs for patients with respiratory disorders include not only physical training, but also training patients in self-control skills. The integration of breathing exercises, regular monitoring of respiratory parameters, and elements of mindfulness allows achieving stable remission and reducing the risk of sudden deteriorations [1], [2].
Sources
- 1. Enhancing Adherence to Home-Based Expiratory Muscle Strength Training in Parkinson Disease: Randomized Controlled Trial of an mHealth Intervention
- 2. Predicting clinical exacerbations using respiratory oscillometry during home telemonitoring of patients taking medium-/high-dose asthma treatment
- 3. Haemodynamic response to peripheral and inspiratory resistance training in patients with coronary artery disease (HEMODYRET): study protocol
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