DR. IRAM JAHAN
P.G SCHOLAR
DEPARTMENT OF AMRAZE AIN UZN ANF HALAQ WA
ASNAN
STATE UNANI MEDICAL COLLEGE
PRAYAGRAJ, INDIA
A study has been performed, to assess the effect
of the "365 breathing technique" on intraocular pressure (IOP),
autonomic functions, and stress biomarkers in patients with primary open-angle
glaucoma.
The randomized, controlled, interventional
trial involved 40 patients in the intervention group who followed the "365
breathing" (three times a day, breathing rate: 6 cycles/min for 5 min) protocol
in addition to their pharmacological glaucoma treatment. [SEE DETAILS
BELOW]
The control group also had 40 patients who continued
only with their pharmacological glaucoma treatment.
IOP, serum cortisol, heart rate variability
(HRV), and heart rate response to deep breathing test (DBT) were recorded at
preintervention and 6 weeks postintervention.
At baseline, the mean IOP, serum cortisol,
parameters of the HRV test, and DBT were comparable between the two groups.
At the 6-week follow-up, in the
intervention group, mean IOP was significantly lower (16.09 ± 2.24 vs 18.38 ±
1.58 mm Hg, P = 0.03) and serum cortisol was significantly lower, as well
(13.20 ± 3.11 vs 14.95 ± 2.60 mcg/dl, P = 0.038) compared with the control
group.
In the HRV test, analysis showed a higher
postintervention parasympathetic activation in the intervention group. In the
intervention group at 6 weeks (1.65 vs 1.79, P = 0.019), the sympathovagal balance shifted towards greater vagal modulation. There was a significant
increase in delta heart rate (P = 0.019) and expiratory: inspiratory ratio (P =
0.011) in the intervention group at 6 weeks compared to the baseline values,
indicating improved parasympathetic reactivity to DBT.
The "365 breathing"
technique can reduce IOP and serum cortisol, and improve autonomic dysfunction
in patients with glaucoma.
Dada T, Gwal RS, Mahalingam K, Chandran DS,
Angmo D, Gupta S, Velpandian T, Deepak KK. Effect of "365 Breathing
Technique" on Intraocular Pressure and Autonomic Functions in Patients
With Glaucoma: A Randomized Controlled Trial. J Glaucoma. 2024 Mar
1;33(3):149-154. Doi: 10.1097/IJG.0000000000002356. Epub 2024 Jan 9. PMID:
38194285.
Breathing Strategies for Stress Relief:
If you find that your day, or even moments
throughout the day, are marked by stress, the following breathing strategies
may be techniques to try. To enhance these breathing methods, sit or stand
straight, relax your body, remove distractions, and focus on the sensation of
your breath. When thoughts begin to distract you, put them aside and redirect
your attention to your breath. If you begin to feel dizzy, resume your regular
breathing pattern.
365 Method
- Three times
a day, breathe six breath cycles per minute for five minutes.
- One breath
cycle means to inhale for 5 seconds and exhale for 5 seconds.
- This
breathing method can bring immediate feelings of relaxation.
- Practice
this technique every day (365 days) for maximum benefit.
PLEASE FOLLOW THE LINK GIVEN BELOW FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ON BREATHING TECHNIQUES:
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