scholarly journals Slow and deep breathing pranayamas facilitate recovery from COVID-19

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 47-48
Author(s):  
Gopal Krushna Pal
Keyword(s):  
Deep Breathing

Effect of the Three Different Postures on Motility of Thoracic Cage During Deep Breathing Exercise

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 45-48
Author(s):  
Ji-Yeong Kim ◽  
Tae-Yeong Kim ◽  
Seung-Hye Park ◽  
Seul-Bi Lee ◽  
Ki-Song Kim
Keyword(s):  
Deep Breathing ◽  
Thoracic Cage ◽  
Breathing Exercise

scholarly journals Assessment of Functions of the Autonomic Nervous System in the Elderly with Different Comorbid Factors

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sushma S. ◽  
Medha Y Rao ◽  
Shaikh Mohammed Aslam
Keyword(s):  
Elderly Patients ◽  
Predictive Value ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Common Symptom ◽  
Deep Breathing ◽  
Isometric Handgrip ◽  
Male Predominance ◽  
Healthy Elderly ◽  
Sensitivity Specificity ◽  
Deep Breathing Test

Abstract Background Studies in healthy elderly patients have shown the prevalence of autonomic dysfunction (AD) in the range of 20 to 30%. However, there is paucity in data pertaining to AD in the elderly in the Indian context. Objective To assess the prevalence of AD in the elderly irrespective of their comorbidity status. Methods A total of 141 elderly patients with or without comorbidities/symptoms of AD were included. Demographic and clinical details of the patients were recorded. Autonomic function tests (AFTs) such as deep breathing test, Valsalva ratio, orthostatic heart rate (OHR), isometric handgrip test, and orthostatic blood pressure were performed based on Ewing’s battery of tests. The sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value, negative predictive value, and the accuracy of AFTs were evaluated. Results Most patients (n = 85) were aged between 60 and 69 years, with a male predominance (58.87%). Hypertension and diabetes mellitus were the most common comorbidities. Postural hypotension was the most common symptom of AD. With advancing age, symptoms of AD manifested significantly more. Overall, 73.8% of patients had AD, of whom 45.4% had early AD. Number of AD symptoms, glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) level, and comorbid factors (diabetes and hypertension) were significantly associated with the results of AFTs (p < 0.05). AFTs were highly significant with respect to the results obtained (p < 0.001). Deep breathing test, abnormal in majority of study patients, has a sensitivity of 93.3% and OHR has a specificity of 81.1% to determine AD. Conclusion The study concludes that age itself is an independent predictor of AD, which increases in severity if associated with comorbidities.

scholarly journals Effect of slow, deep breathing on visceral pain perception and its underlying psychophysiological mechanisms

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ali Gholamrezaei ◽  
Ilse Van Diest ◽  
Qasim Aziz ◽  
Ans Pauwels ◽  
Jan Tack ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Pain Perception ◽  
Visceral Pain ◽  
Deep Breathing

scholarly journals Assessment of pain during rest and during activities in the postoperative period of cardiac surgery

2014 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
pp. 136-143 ◽  
Author(s):  
Larissa Coelho de Mello ◽  
Silvio Fernando Castro Rosatti ◽  
Priscilla Hortense
Keyword(s):  
Cardiac Surgery ◽  
Postoperative Pain ◽  
Postoperative Complications ◽  
Postoperative Period ◽  
Pain Assessment ◽  
Descriptive Study ◽  
Deep Breathing ◽  
Cohort Design ◽  
Surgical Recovery ◽  
Over Time

OBJECTIVE: to assess the intensity and site of pain after Cardiac Surgery through sternotomy during rest and while performing five activities. METHOD: descriptive study with a prospective cohort design. A total of 48 individuals participated in the study. A Multidimensional Scale for Pain Assessment was used. RESULTS: postoperative pain from cardiac surgery was moderate during rest and decreased over time. Pain was also moderate during activities performed on the 1st and 2nd postoperative days and decreased from the 3rd postoperative day, with the exception of coughing, which diminished only on the 6th postoperative day. Coughing, turning over, deep breathing and rest are presented in decreased order of intensity. The region of the sternum was the most frequently reported site of pain. CONCLUSION: the assessment of pain in the individuals who underwent cardiac surgery during rest and during activities is extremely important to adapt management and avoid postoperative complications and delayed surgical recovery.

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