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Breathing Exercises for Asthma : Evidence and Practice

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Yoga (pranayama)regularising <strong>and</strong> slowing the breathingfrequency by• prolonging the expiratory phase• enhancing abdominal/diaphragmatic breathing• imposing resistance to inspiration <strong>and</strong> expirationyogasanas <strong>and</strong> chanting which includemanoeuvres to control breathing aimed at• slowing respiratory frequency• reducing depth of breathing

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