Effects of Pranayam Breathing on Respiratory Pressures and Sympathovagal Balance of Patients with Chronic Airflow Limitation and in Control Subjects

Objectives: The objective of this study was to compare the effects of Pranayam breathing on respiratory muscle strength measured as maximum expiratory and inspiratory pressures (MEP and MIP) and relevant spirometry parameters in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and in contr...

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Main Authors: Deepali S Jaju, Mohan B Dikshit, Jothi Balaji, Jyoji George, Syed Rizvi, Omar Al-Rawas
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Sultan Qaboos University 2011-08-01
Series:Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal
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Online Access:https://journals.squ.edu.om/index.php/squmj/article/view/1575