P-ISSN: 2394-1685 | E-ISSN: 2394-1693 | CODEN: IJPEJB
Background and Objectives: Asthma remains as a significant global noncommunicable disease, characterized by chronic airway inflammation and narrowing of airways that manifests as coughing, wheezing, and dyspnea. In India alone, the burden is estimated at 34.3 million cases, representing approximately 13.09% of the global total. While evidence-based guidelines suggest that most subjects can achieve complete symptom control through inhaled medication, real-world data indicates a persistent gap in outcomes. Faulty inhaler technique remains the most significant modifiable factors. Improving the techniques is essential for enhancing clinical outcomes and overall quality of life. This study is to find the effectiveness of breath hold technique in a bronchial asthma patient to improve quality of life.
Methodology: The study conducted was an observational approach. A participant satisfying the inclusion criteria was selected. In addition to conventional therapy, the participant was separately educated, trained and exercised the breath hold technique for the usage of inhalers. Total treatment duration was 6 weeks. The participants were assessed using Pulmonary function test (PFT) and Asthma Quality of Life Questionnaire with Standardized Activities AQLQ (S). The pre test values were taken on the 0th day and post test values were taken on the 42nd day of treatment.
Results: In view of the data it clearly showed that breath hold technique along with conventional therapy improved the subjects pulmonary functions as well as Quality of life scale.
Conclusion: Breath hold technique, among the several steps in the checklist provided by manufacturers leaflets, in bronchial asthma should be strictly followed to ensure optimal drug delivery of inhaled medication and thereby improving pulmonary function and quality of life in subjects with bronchial asthma along with conventional therapy.
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