Introduction:The condition in which the blood vessels have persistently raised pressure is called as hypertension. Dr. K P Buteyko developed a set of breathing exercises called the Buteyko Method. The breathing techniques of this method are unusual in that people are asked to breathe less rather than more and holding the breath is considered as important as breathing. The breathing here is a nasal breathing pattern. Aim: To assess the haemodynamic changes following Buteyko Breathing Technique training for 2 weeks in hypertensive subjects Objectives: To assess the effects of the Buteyko Breathing Technique on pulse rate, blood pressure and control pause by. Materials and Methods: After screening for inclusion and exclusion criteria, 6 participants were included in the study. The intervention duration was for 2 weeks, 6 days/week and the number of sessions were recorded. The technique was taught through a DVD. Each session lasted for 15 -20 minutes. Sessions were conducted at a fixed time every day. Results: The mean reduction in pulse rate was 2.5 ± 1.04/minute, systolic blood pressure 4.16 ± 3.76 mm of Hg and diastolic blood pressure 5 ± 3.16mm of Hg respectively. Conclusion:There was a reduction in pulse and BP following 2 weeks of Buteyko training.

Background: COVID-19 pandemic and quarantine of people who were tested positive made more cautious and anxious when being out in public. This study concentrates on the prevalence of panic and agoraphobia using panic and agoraphobia scale. Methods: Survey research study of 121 subjects using web-based data collection (Google form). Results: The result were obtained using panic and agoraphobia scale. Statistical analysis did not show considerable panic attack and agoraphobia in people who were tested positive for COVID-19. Conclusions: The study population did not show considerable panic attack and agoraphobia after being quarantined or hospitalised during 1st, 2nd and 3rd wave of COVID-19.

BACKGROUND: Perceived stress scale is the psychological instrument used for measuring the perception of stress. It is a measure of degree to which situations in one’s life are appraised as stressful. The Buteyko Method incorporates reduced-volume breathing as its fundamental technique, which is done by sitting in an erect posture and relaxing the muscles of respiration until one feels a slight lack of air. This sensation of slight breathlessness is then maintained by a combination of relaxation of breathing muscles, erect posture, and a little tension of the abdomen. This study concentrates on effect of Buteyko breathing technique on stress in Physiotherapy students. AIM: To study the effect of buteyko breathing technique on stress in physiotherapy students. METHODOLOGY: The design of study is experimental and type of sampling is purposive convenient sampling. The sample size taken was 40 and the place of study was physiotherapy OPD. RESULTS: The results were obtained using perceived stress scale on the basis of pre and post data collected. Statistical analysis shows the positive effectiveness of buteyko breathing technique on stress in physiotherapy students. CONCLUSIONS: The stress can be reduced significantly with buteyko breathing technique. Keywords: Stress, Buteyko Breathing Technique, Perceived Stress Scale, Physiotherapy students.

Background: Peak expiratory flow rate (PEFR) is a measure of the maximum speed of exhalation after a deep inspiration. The peak expiratory flow is measured by a device named peak flow meter. This study concentrates on the correlation of the PEFR with the pectoral muscle length.Methods: It is a cross sectional study of 30 convenient samples based on gender distribution where the PEFR and pectoralis muscle length were measured in the subjects.Results: Statistical analysis shows that there is a significant correlation between right pectoralis major general muscle length and PEFR (p=0.030), left pectoralis major general muscle length and PEFR (p=0.014), right pectoralis major clavicular end muscle length with PEFR (p=0.010).Conclusions: There is a significant correlation between peak expiratory flow and pectoralis muscle length.

COVID-19 signicantly impacts the lungs and the people with priorly diagnosed respiratory conditions dread the most. Any chronic pathological conditions poses greater risk for developing serious complications. With the pandemic, anxiety and stress levels are also triggered. AIM: To know the approach of previously diagnosed respiratory disorder patients towards COVID-19. METHODOLOGY: A survey study of 203 responses. RESULTS: The results obtained through online survey showed there is fear of covid-19 in respiratory patients. CONCLUSION: People with respiratory illness during COVID-19 experienced some fear.