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== Introduction==
== Introduction==
Diaphragmatic breathing is intended to help you use the diaphragm correctly while breathing to:
Defenition  : Diaphragmatic breathing is a type of a breathing exercise that helps strengthen your diaphragm, an important muscle that helps you breathe as it represent 80% of breathing . This breathing exercise is also sometimes called( belly breathing or abdominal breathing) .
# Strengthen the diaphragm.
# Decrease the work of [[Breathing Pattern Disorders|breathing]] by slowing your breathing rate.
# Decrease oxygen demand.
# Use less effort and energy to breathe.
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Physiological effect :
1. It helps you cope with the symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
2. It improves your core muscle stability.
3. It improves your body’s ability to tolerate intense exercise.
4. It lowers your chances of injuring or wearing out your muscles.
5. It slows your rate of breathing so that it expends less energy.
6. It helps you relax, lowering the harmful effects of the stress hormone cortisol on your body.
7. It lowers your heart rateTrusted Source.
8. It helps lower your blood pressureTrusted Source.


== Diaphragmatic breathing technique ==
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'''1)'''Lie on your back on a flat surface or in bed, with your knees bent and your head supported. You can use a pillow under your knees to support your legs. Place one hand on your upper chest and the other just below your rib cage. This will allow you to feel your diaphragm move as you breathe[[File:9445-hic-diaphragmatic-breathing-1.jpg|center|thumb|
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'''2)'''Breathe in slowly through your nose so that your stomach moves out against your hand. The hand on your chest should remain as still as possible
Indication :
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1. Post -operative pain
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2. Pulmonary disease (primary or secondary)
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3. Air way obstruction (COPD)
4. Atelectasis
5. Restriction of breathing due to musculoskeletal abnormality or obesity
6. Central nervous system deficit
7. Neurological patient with muscle weakness .
8. Surgical procedure such as thoracic or abdominal surgeries .


'''3)'''Tighten your stomach muscles, letting them fall inward as you exhale through pursed lips (see "Pursed Lip Breathing Technique"). The hand on your upper chest must remain as still as possible.
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== References==
== References==
<references />COPD Foundation. What is COPD? Accessed 4/11/2019.
• Yong MS, Lee HY, Lee YS. Effects of diaphragm breathing exercise and feedback breathing exercise on pulmonary function in healthy adults. Journal of physical therapy science. 2017;29(1):85-7.
• Chuter TA, Weissman C, Mathews DM, Starker PM. Diaphragmatic breathing maneuvers and movement of the diaphragm after cholecystectomy. Chest. 1990 May 1;97(5):1110-4.
• Steffen PR, Austin T, DeBarros A, Brown T. The impact of resonance frequency breathing on measures of heart rate variability, blood pressure, and mood. Frontiers in public health. 2017 Aug 25;5:222.
• Mendes LP, Moraes KS, Hoffman M, Vieira DS, Ribeiro-Samora GA, Lage SM, Britto RR, Parreira VF. Effects of diaphragmatic breathing with and without pursed-lips breathing in subjects with COPD. Respiratory care. 2019 Feb 1;64(2):136-44.  


Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). Accessed 4/11/2019.
{{#ev:youtube|0Ua9bOsZTYg}}<ref>jivan sharma. Diaphragmatic Breathing Technique available from : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Ua9bOsZTYg
[[Category:Respiratory]]
[[Category:Respiratory Disease - Interventions]]
[[Category:Cardiopulmonary]]
[[Category:Cardiopulmonary - Interventions]]
[[Category:Interventions]]

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Introduction[edit | edit source]

Defenition  : Diaphragmatic breathing is a type of a breathing exercise that helps strengthen your diaphragm, an important muscle that helps you breathe as it represent 80% of breathing . This breathing exercise is also sometimes called( belly breathing or abdominal breathing) .

Physiological effect : 1. It helps you cope with the symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). 2. It improves your core muscle stability. 3. It improves your body’s ability to tolerate intense exercise. 4. It lowers your chances of injuring or wearing out your muscles. 5. It slows your rate of breathing so that it expends less energy. 6. It helps you relax, lowering the harmful effects of the stress hormone cortisol on your body. 7. It lowers your heart rateTrusted Source. 8. It helps lower your blood pressureTrusted Source.

application :

Indication : 1. Post -operative pain 2. Pulmonary disease (primary or secondary) 3. Air way obstruction (COPD) 4. Atelectasis 5. Restriction of breathing due to musculoskeletal abnormality or obesity 6. Central nervous system deficit 7. Neurological patient with muscle weakness . 8. Surgical procedure such as thoracic or abdominal surgeries .


References[edit | edit source]

• Yong MS, Lee HY, Lee YS. Effects of diaphragm breathing exercise and feedback breathing exercise on pulmonary function in healthy adults. Journal of physical therapy science. 2017;29(1):85-7. • Chuter TA, Weissman C, Mathews DM, Starker PM. Diaphragmatic breathing maneuvers and movement of the diaphragm after cholecystectomy. Chest. 1990 May 1;97(5):1110-4. • Steffen PR, Austin T, DeBarros A, Brown T. The impact of resonance frequency breathing on measures of heart rate variability, blood pressure, and mood. Frontiers in public health. 2017 Aug 25;5:222. • Mendes LP, Moraes KS, Hoffman M, Vieira DS, Ribeiro-Samora GA, Lage SM, Britto RR, Parreira VF. Effects of diaphragmatic breathing with and without pursed-lips breathing in subjects with COPD. Respiratory care. 2019 Feb 1;64(2):136-44.

<ref>jivan sharma. Diaphragmatic Breathing Technique available from : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Ua9bOsZTYg

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