Two yoga breathing exercises for people with COPD
Compares alternate nostril breathing and bellows breath in people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
Plain-language title generated from the registry record
Registry title: Effects of Alternate Nostril Breathing and Bellows Breath in COPD Patients
Key facts
- Where
- Lahore, PakistanSee the site
Where in Pakistan
- Nimra NoorLahore, PakistanNo longer taking part
Questions to ask the study team
- How often do I need to come in, and for how long each time?
- Are travel costs paid?
- Can I keep my own doctor?
- What happens if I want to stop?
Trial details
- Who runs it
- Riphah International University
- Trial code
- NCT07719192
- Record updated
- 22 July 2026
- Original description
COPD is a common respiratory disease characterized by progressive airflow obstruction, dyspnea, chronic cough, and sputum production. Alternate nostril breathing and bellows breath are pranayama-based breathing techniques that may improve respiratory function and overall well-being. This randomized clinical trial aims to compare the effects of these techniques on sputum clearance, pulmonary function tests, and quality of life in COPD patients. The study will be conducted at Punjab Institute of Cardiology using convenient sampling. Participants will be divided into two groups: Group A will perform alternate nostril breathing, while Group B will perform bellows breath exercises for 15-20 minutes daily over 3-4 weeks. Outcome measures include sputum clearance, spirometry, and quality of life questionnaires. Data will be analyzed using SPSS with significance set at p < 0.05. The study may support the use of cost-effective, noninvasive breathing techniques for improving pulmonary function and quality of life in COPD patients.Read full original descriptionShow less
Effects of Alternate Nostril Breathing and Bellows Breath on Sputum Clearance, Pulmonary Function Test and Quality of Life Among COPD Patients
COPD is a common respiratory disease characterized by progressive airflow obstruction, dyspnea, chronic cough, and sputum production. Alternate nostril breathing and bellows breath are pranayama-based breathing techniques that may improve respiratory function and overall well-being. This randomized clinical trial aims to compare the effects of these techniques on sputum clearance, pulmonary function tests, and quality of life in COPD patients. The study will be conducted at Punjab Institute of Cardiology using convenient sampling. Participants will be divided into two groups: Group A will perform alternate nostril breathing, while Group B will perform bellows breath exercises for 15-20 minutes daily over 3-4 weeks. Outcome measures include sputum clearance, spirometry, and quality of life questionnaires. Data will be analyzed using SPSS with significance set at p < 0.05. The study may support the use of cost-effective, noninvasive breathing techniques for improving pulmonary function and quality of life in COPD patients.
Inclusion: diagnosed case of copd patients; Age group:above 10 years; Clinically stable; Able to understand or perform breathing exercise.
Exclusion: current acute pulmonary infection; History of pneumothorax or hemoptysis; Patients who was in stage 4 of functional classification of fatigue,palpation,dyspnea or anginal pain.