Peak Expiratory Flow Rate in Sedentary Population: An Observational Study

Bhardwaj, Yogyata I.; Nagargoje, Archana; Diwate, Abhijit

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“…NSP is usually illustrated as an alternative technique of breathing through the nostrils (Sengupta, 2012). Several studies involving NSP practices affirm the benefits observed in autonomic brain and cardiovascular functions, pulmonary disorders, and blood pressure (Dhanvijay and Chandan, 2018;Shah and Kothari, 2019). Shah and Kothari (2019) report in their study that NSP is effective in tranquilizing the stressful mind.…”

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“…Several studies involving NSP practices affirm the benefits observed in autonomic brain and cardiovascular functions, pulmonary disorders, and blood pressure (Dhanvijay and Chandan, 2018;Shah and Kothari, 2019). Shah and Kothari (2019) report in their study that NSP is effective in tranquilizing the stressful mind. In another study by Gupta et al (2014) the authors found out ameliorations in problem solving skills of the participants.…”

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The Effect of Pranayamic Breathing as a Positive Psychology Exercise on Foreign Language Learning Anxiety and Test Anxiety Among Language Learners at Tertiary Level

2021

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This study investigated the impact of pranayamic breathing (PB) as a positive psychology exercise on mitigating foreign language anxiety (FLLA) and test anxiety (TA) of undergraduate English students studying at a Turkish university. Additionally, the study examined the effects of PB on academic achievement in listening and reading comprehension skills of the participants as well as exploring learners’ and their instructor’s perceptions of using PB techniques in their classrooms. The sample consisted of 140 sophomore English language learners. Two intact classes, each comprising 70 participants, were selected as the experimental and the control group using convenience sampling. Two basic PB techniques, Nadi Shodhana Pranayama and Bhramari Pranayama, were implemented to the experimental group on a weekly basis for a total of 7 weeks. In this mixed-method study, the quantitative data were gathered using English Language Learning Anxiety Scale, Foreign Language Test Anxiety Scale, and listening and reading achievement pre- and post-tests, while the qualitative data were collected using semi-structured interviews, and the teacher’s reflective journal. The findings revealed that the implementation of positive psychology technique of pranayama breathing mitigated the FLLA and TA levels significantly and also improved listening and reading comprehension skills of the participants to a considerable extent. The findings also demonstrated that both the students and their instructor perceived PB implementation as a useful and a practical medium in alleviating the anxious feelings, promoting the general class atmosphere and regulating daily habits despite the implementational challenges shared by the instructor.

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The Effect of Pranayamic Breathing as a Positive Psychology Exercise on Foreign Language Learning Anxiety and Test Anxiety Among Language Learners at Tertiary Level

2021

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“…The simplicity of the method is in its main advantage .It is measured by using a standard Wright Peak Flow meter .Peak flow measurement which measures the speed at which air is exhaled from our lungs ,giving a measurement of how well your airways are working . Peak expiratory flow is measured in units of liters per minute (13) . Post COVID-19 syndrome can heavily affect the health related quality of life .Physical life and quality of life are directly related factors.…”

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Effectiveness of Balloon Blowing Technique on Peak Expiratory Flow Rate, Exercise Tolerance and Quality of Life of Post Covid-19 Survivors

Ismail

Mathew

2023

Int J Health Sci Res

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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Severe acute respiratory syndrome Corona virus 2(SARS-COV-2) has infected millions of people worldwide and caused a pandemic that is still ongoing. The virus can cause a disease named as COVID -19, which is composed of multisystem manifestations with a pulmonary system predominance. So, COVID-19 has shown high infection and mortality rates all over the world. After infection survivors are dealing with wide variety of effects and complications. All these issues to be included in a clinical case definition of post COVID -19 condition. Since the lungs are the most involved organs and the post COVID-19 prolonged and persistent effects are mainly related to the pulmonary system. Post COVID-19 complications leads to fibrosis and loss of function of respiratory system. So, early pulmonary rehabilitation and exercise therapy among COVID -19 survivors is very important. The balloon blowing exercise is one of the cost effective, beneficial breathing exercise pattern. The purpose of this study is to find out the effectiveness of balloon blowing technique on Peak expiratory flow rate, Exercise tolerance and Quality of life of Post COVID-19 survivors. METHODOLOGY: 30 subjects were selected based on inclusion and exclusion criteria, then divided in to two groups. Group A (Experimental group n= 15) received both Balloon blowing technique and Diaphragmatic breathing exercise, Group B (control group n=15) received Diaphragmatic breathing exercise. Exercise program was held for 3 sets per day.10 minutes for Diaphragmatic breathing exercise and 30 minutes for Balloon blowing technique regularly for 8 weeks. The Exercise tolerance, Peak expiratory flow rate and Quality of life were measured at the beginning and eighth week after intervention using Six minute walk test, Peak flow meter and St. George respiratory questionnaire. RESULT: The results were analysed using paired and independent t test. The significant level was kept as p< 0.05. The post test result in case of Peak expiratory flow, p < 0.05, shows there is a significant difference in post test scores between experimental and control group. The post test result in case of Exercise tolerance, p<0.05, which shows that there is a significant difference in post test score between experimental and control group. The post test result in case of Quality of life, p < 0.05 , which shows that there is significant difference in post test score between experimental and control group. CONCLUSION: The study concluded that, there is improvement in Peak expiratory flow rate, Exercise tolerance and Quality of life in experimental and control group. The experimental group shows more significant improvement than control group in all the three parameters. Key words: Post COVID-19, Balloon blowing technique (BBT), Diaphragmatic breathing exercise, Exercise tolerance, Six minute walk test, Peak expiratory flow rate, Quality of life.

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Peak Expiratory Flow Rate in Sedentary Population: An Observational Study

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The Effect of Pranayamic Breathing as a Positive Psychology Exercise on Foreign Language Learning Anxiety and Test Anxiety Among Language Learners at Tertiary Level

The Effect of Pranayamic Breathing as a Positive Psychology Exercise on Foreign Language Learning Anxiety and Test Anxiety Among Language Learners at Tertiary Level

Effectiveness of Balloon Blowing Technique on Peak Expiratory Flow Rate, Exercise Tolerance and Quality of Life of Post Covid-19 Survivors

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