SynthesisThe Cochrane database of systematic reviews2000
Breathing exercises for asthma.
Synthesis in The Cochrane database of systematic reviews, 2000. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 4 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.
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The abstract states no effect estimate the extractor could read, or names no intervention and outcome on the map, so this paper lights no cell and moves no belief. It is still indexed, cited and linked below.
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Who cites it
4 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it, 19 citations in OpenAlex.
- Patient education for adults with rheumatoid arthritis.The Cochrane database of systematic reviews · 2002Pooled it
- Double blind randomised controlled trial of two different breathing techniques in the management of asthma.Thorax · 2006Trial
- Recent developments in asthma management.BMJ (Clinical research ed.) · 2005Review
- Dysfunctional breathing and asthma. Panic disorder needs to be considered.BMJ (Clinical research ed.) · 2001Article
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Abstract
backgroundThere is much anecdotal evidence in Eastern and Western literature describing considerable benefits for patients with asthma when treated with breathing interventions. The term 'breathing exercise or training' has numerous interpretations depending on the nature of the therapy, therapist and cultural background.
objectivesThe objective of this review was to assess the evidence for the effectiveness of breathing re-training in the treatment of patients with asthma. SEARCH STRATEGY: Trials were searched for in the Cochrane Airways Group trials register, Cochrane Complementary Medicine Field trials register, EMBASE: Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Field, and Databases of the physiotherapy library of current research, World Congress of Physical Therapy Proceedings (1995) and AMED (Allied & Alternative Medicine). Hand searching of the Association of Chartered Physiotherapists in Respiratory Care Journals was undertaken. Chartered physiotherapists in the field of respiratory medicine were contacted and appeals made in the 'Physiotherapy' Journal and the Physiotherapy Respiratory Care magazine. SELECTION CRITERIA: Randomised or quasi randomised controlled trials of breathing re-training in patients of all ages with a diagnosis of asthma. Breathing re-training should be a major component of the treatment intervention. DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS: Two reviewers (EH & FR) independently assessed trial quality and extracted data. Study authors were contacted for additional information. Information on adverse effects was collected from the included trials where possible. MAIN
resultsAbstracts were identified and 32 full text papers were obtained for assessment and possible inclusion of studies in the review. Twenty seven papers were excluded. A total of five papers were included in this review. Most were small. One large study (106 patients) showed an improvement in PEFR and reduction in rescue bronchodilator use. Otherwise benefit of breathing exercises was found in isolated outcome measures in single small studies. REVIEWER'S
conclusionsNo reliable conclusions can be drawn concerning the use of breathing exercises for asthma in clinical practice.
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