Buteyko method
does not affect
Bronchial responsiveness
Buteyko method
does not affect
Bronchial responsiveness
6.4
ValidityScore
Valid or Invalid?
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2005Systematic Review
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Bruton A and Lewith GT -
This article describes the background to BBT and the physiology behind it, and reviews the available evidence for its effectiveness. There is currently no cure for asthma, so treatments are aimed at controlling or relieving symptoms. BBT is a complementary
therapy that has been found by some to achieve this aim, but without any evidence of change in objective lung function measures, or
bronchial responsiveness. Classical Buteyko theory proposes that changes in carbon dioxide are the
mechanism behind any effect, so it is perhaps surprising that only one study, of the four controlled trials published in full, included measures of carbon dioxide levels. Further work is needed to confirm or refute the idea that altering breathing patterns can really have a significant effect on this parameter.
Despite many enthusiastic proponents of the value of Buteyko, further research is also necessary to establish equivocally whether BBT is effective, and if so, how it may work. - Organism: Humans — Not Healthy
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2003RCT
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A Tattersfield, C Thompson, J Oborne, S Cooper, S Lewis, S Newton, V Harrison -
RESULTS: Sixty nine patients (78%) completed the study. There was no significant difference in PD20 between the three groups at 3 or 6 months. Symptoms remained relatively stable in the PCLE and placebo groups but were reduced in the Buteyko group. Median change in symptom scores at 6 months was 0 (interquartile range -1 to 1) in the placebo group, -1 (-2 to 0.75) in the PCLE group, and -3 (-4 to 0) in the Buteyko group (p=0.003 for difference between groups). Bronchodilator use was reduced in the Buteyko group by two puffs/day at 6 months; there was no change in the other two groups (p=0.005). No difference was seen between the groups in FEV1, exacerbations, or ability to reduce inhaled corticosteroid.
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CONCLUSION: The Buteyko breathing technique can improve symptoms and reduce bronchodilator use but does not appear to change bronchial responsiveness or lung function in patients with asthma. No benefit was shown for the Pink City Lung Exerciser. - Condition: patients with asthma
- Organism: Humans — Not Healthy
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