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Comparative Effects of Pilates Breathing and Pursed Lip Breathing on Chest Expension and Peak Expiratory Flow Rate in Patients With Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease

RECRUITINGN/ASponsored by Foundation University Islamabad
Actively Recruiting
PhaseN/A
SponsorFoundation University Islamabad
Started2025-09-15
Est. completion2026-01-01
Eligibility
Age40 Years – 64 Years
Healthy vol.Accepted
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NCT07177976

Summary

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease is a particular type of irreversible disease that may damage or obstruct airways and make it difficult to breath. This respiratiry condition may lead to shallow breathing. Breathing exercisers help to manage hyperventilation often seen in COPD patients. To handle respiratory complications patients are advised to practice breathing techniques along with pharmacological management

Eligibility

Age: 40 Years – 64 YearsHealthy volunteers accepted
Inclusion Criteria:

* Age between 40-64 years
* Both genders (male and female)
* Grade 1-3 on mMRC scale of dyspnea
* COPD mild stage according to global initiative for chronic obstructive lung disease (GOLD) classification; Mild = FEV1 greater than or equal to 80% predicted

Exclusion Criteria:

* Moderate, severe and very severe stage of COPD according to GOLD classification
* Patients having acute exerbation of COPD
* Patients diagnosed with acute infection
* Patients unable to follow command and instructions

Conditions2

COPDPulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive (COPD)

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