Effect of Buteyko Method on Lungs Functions among Asthmatic Patients in Al-Najaf City

Abstract

BACKGROUND: asthma is a chronic inflammatory disease of the airways and is one of the increasing trends to
air pollution and urbanization. The use of alternative ways of treatment that are as efficacious as the standard
treatment is the need of the hour.

AIM OF STUDY: To study and determine the effect of Buteyko method on lung's functions among asthmatic
patients in Najaf al-Ashraf city. 

METHODOLOGY: This descriptive analyses study used a One-Group Pre-Test and Post-Test Quazi Experimental Design used to study the effect of Buteyko Method on lungs functions among asthmatic patients, to determine the effect of Buteyko method on lung's functions through comparing the lung's functions prior and after using Buteyko method. This study conducted in the period of 15/ March 2016 to 1/ Sept. 2016. A (42) asthmatic patients selected of (54) volunteers are included in the study.

RESULTS: The study results indicate that there is a high significant difference between the pre-test and posttest scores so; the Buteyko method is effective to improve the patients’ lungs functions.

CONCLUSION: The study concludes that Buteyko method is an effective way to improve the patient's lungs
capacities and it can resolve the problems that faced during asthmatic attack.

RECOMMENDATION: The study recommends that the further studied should conduct at national level to
prove the effect of this method or to compare the effect with other methods that used to improve the lungs
functions.