Year: 2024 | Month: January | Volume: 14 | Issue: 1 | Pages: 232-237
DOI: https://doi.org/10.52403/ijhsr.20240129
Effect of IMT and Breathing Retraining Technique in Asthmatic Patient: A Case Study
Dr. Mohit Kumar1, Dr. Vani Madaan2
1Department of Physiotherapy, 2Department of Physiotherapy,
Mahalaxmi College of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Centres, MUHS, Satara, India.
Corresponding Author: Dr. Vani Madaan
ABSTRACT
Background: Asthma is a chronic respiratory disease that causes breathlessness, cough with sputum, and chest tightness due to which there is a decrease in respiratory muscle strength that further leads to elevating these symptoms due to minute allergen. Due to these symptoms, there is a significant decrease in PFT values i.e. FEV1, FVC, and the ratio (FEV1/FVC). So, there is a need for a study to check the effect of the IMT device along with the breathing retraining exercises on breathlessness, 6-minute walk distance, and PFT.
Methodology: A case study was designed to assess the effect of IMT and breathing retraining exercises on the respiratory muscles of asthmatic patient of age 20-25 years old. This study is designed for 21 days and IMT device was prescribed twice a day with 30 repetitions each whereas Breathing retraining exercises were prescribed twice a day with 2 sets of each exercise and 15 repetitions each. Pre- and post-values of PFT, 6-minute walk distance, fatigue severity score (FSS), and mMRC scale for dyspnea were noted and data was analyzed via MS Excel.
Result: According to the current study, there is a significant improvement in FEV1, FVC, and the ratio of these. This study shows that IMT devices and breathing retraining exercises are helpful in alleviating breathlessness and FSS. A significant improvement shows in the 6-minute walk distance after 21 days of protocol of IMT and breathing retraining exercises.
Conclusion: The study shows significant improvements in respiratory parameters, breathlessness, and functional capacity after implementing Inspiratory Muscle Training devices and breathing retraining exercises. These interventions alleviate breathlessness and reduce FSS, making them valuable components of comprehensive respiratory care strategies.
Key words: IMT Device, Breathing Retraining Technique, PFT, FSS, mMRC