Breathing Exercises for Asthma : Evidence and Practice
Breathing Exercises for Asthma : Evidence and Practice
Breathing Exercises for Asthma : Evidence and Practice
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Nijmegen questionnaire<strong>for</strong> dysfunctional breathing• Chest pain• Feeling tense• Blurred vision• Dizziness• Confusion or loss of touchwith reality• Fast or deep breathing• Shortness of breath• Tightness across chest• Bloated• Tingling in fingers <strong>and</strong> h<strong>and</strong>• Difficulty taking deep breath• Stiffness or cramps in fingersor h<strong>and</strong>s• Tightness around mouth• Cold h<strong>and</strong>s or feet• Palpitations• Anxiety Symptom measurement tool Score 0 (never) to 4 (veryoften) Assists in identifyingdysfunctional breathing <strong>and</strong>hyperventilation Total symptom score > 23has sensitivity 91% <strong>and</strong>specificity 95% as ascreening instrument inpatients withhyperventilation syndrome
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