Effects of Liuzijue Exercise Versus Tai Chi Chuan Exercise in Asthma

Launched by RIPHAH INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY · May 19, 2024

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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.

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Eligibility criteria

• 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

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