A Comparative Study between the Effect of Breathing Control and Pursed Lip-Breathing Exercises in COPD Patients on Expiratory Flow Rate

The purpose of the study was to find out the effect of breathing control and pursed-lip breathing in COPD patient on expiratory flow rate by the end of 1 week. Total 30 participants (including male and female) in group A and B ranging from 45-65 were randomly selected. Peak flow meter was used to assess the effect of breathing control and pursed lip-breathing. Statistical analysis of the data was done and significant improvement in the expiratory flow rate with pursed lip-breathing (p<0.0001) was noted. Hence, these results suggest that one week, significantly improves expiratory flow rate in COPD patients.

Author(s): Snehal Potdar*

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