The Effects of Breathing Exercises and Postural Exercises in Young Adults With Asthma.

The Effects of Breathing Exercises and Postural Exercises Via Telerehabilitation on Respiratory Parameters, Posture, and Quality of Life in Young Adults With Asthma.

The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of breathing exercises and postural exercises via telerehabilitation on respiratory parameters, posture, and quality of life in young adults with asthma.

12 young adult (18-25 years old) individuals diagnosed with asthma participated in our study (all female). All of the participants are University students.

Participants included in the study were evaluated with Asthma Control Test, Mini Asthma Quality of Life Questionnaire, International Physical Activity Questionnaire (short form) via Google Forms; Sit to Stand Test, Respiratory Rate per Minute and Oxygen Saturation were assessed at Yeditepe University Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Laboratory both at baseline and at the end of the 5th week. Breathing and postural exercises were given to the participants for the duration of 5 weeks.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Voluntary participation in research.
• Patients in young adults (18-26 years old)
• Stable asthma.
• Modified Medical Counsel Research Dyspnea Test (mMRC) is 2 and above
• To stay consistent with an exercise program.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Being younger than 18 years old.
• Patients with severe asthma.
• Modified Medical Counsel Research Dyspnea Test (mMRC) is below 2