Intervention of Yoga Practices Along with Dietary and Life Style Modification in Patient Under Medication of Asthma Patient- A Case Report

Abstract

Asthma is a disease characterised by a heightened sensitivity of the airways to numerous stimuli, such as allergens and irritants, resulting in airway blockage. Swelling of the lining and increased mucous secretion are caused by constriction of muscles around the airway and inflammation. In this case, female patient aged 25 years was diagnosed asthma in the OPD of Vallabhbhai Patel Chest Institute. She has 5 years history of Asthma. Yoga protocols was given to her weekly 4 days with 30 min duration for 45 days in Yoga Therapy Department of Vallabhbhai Patel Chest Institute (VPCI). Finding of this case study suggests that the regular Yoga practice improves the quality of life and pulmonary function in patients with asthmatic conditions. Specific Yoga practices are effective tool in the management of asthma and its associated disorders and symptoms.