Effects of Liuzijue Exercise Versus Tai Chi Chuan Exercise in Asthma

Effects of Liuzijue Exercise Versus Tai Chi Chuan Exercise in Improving Dyspnea Index and Pulmonary Function in Patients With Asthma

To analyze either Liuzijue exercise or Tai Chi Chuan exercise is effective in improving dyspnea index and pulmonary function in patients with asthma. In the general population, the rate of asthma is increasing day by day because of environmental and occupational risk factors which is becoming a burden. It causes shortness of breath, decreases lung volume, and disturbs quality of life. This study aims to improve dyspnea index, lung volume and quality of life of the patients with asthma.

Liuzijue Exercise is the most popular exercise in ancient Chinese literature which is compiled by the Chinese Qigong Management Centre. Liuzijue exercise includes inhalation and exhalation through various mouth patterns to manage and control the rise and fall of the breath in the body. It is performed by delivering 6 distinct sounds, ("xū", "hē", "hū", "sī", "chuī", and "xī") through termination along with comparing body activities. It is very helpful to improve pulmonary functions, exercise capacity, and quality of life of patients with pulmonary disease.

Liuzijue exercise takes on the backward abdominal breathing technique joined with physical exercises, which can practice the diaphragm and chest auxiliary respiratory muscles. Hence, the patient's breathing time is extended, and the breathing profundity increments. To accomplish the reason for expanding the gas exchange rate of the lungs and enhancing the lung capacity. Tai Chi Chuan is a traditional Chinese Exercise that is significant in improving the pulmonary functions of asthmatic patients.

Tai Chi (10 forms of yang style ) significantly improves the exercise capacity of patients with lung disease. Tai Chi seems to have physiologic and psychosocial benefits and appears to be protected and viable in advancing balance control, adaptability, and cardiovascular fitness for older adults.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Diagnosed case of Asthma for last 6 months
• Patients with mild to moderate asthma
• On spirometry FEV1/FVC ratio less than 70%
• MRC- Grade 2 and 3

Exclusion Criteria:

• Refusal to consent.
• Unstable vitals.
• Diagnosed with any lung disease.
• Uncontrolled Hypertension.
• Diagnosed Tumor.
• Patient with Stroke and other neurological conditions.
• Patient with active Tuberculosis or other infectious disease.
• Patients with history of heart failure or any other cardiovascular condition