2. Buteyko Breathing Technique for asthma: an effective intervention.
38 asthmatics participated in this study. One group was taught the Buteyko Method of breathing retraining and the other group was taught conventional asthma education and relaxation techniques.
The trial showed an 85% reduction in inhaled relievers and a 50% reduction in inhaled steroids for the Buteyko Method group. The control group showed a 37% reduction in reliever medication and no change in their preventer medication after six months.
‘The Buteyko Breathing Technique is a safe and efficacious asthma management technique. BBT has clinical and potential pharmaco-economic benefits that merit further study.’