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Targeting pCO(2) in asthma : pilot evaluation of a capnometry-assisted breathing training

Meuret, Alicia E. and Ritz, Thomas and Wilhelm, Frank H. and Roth, Walton T.. (2007) Targeting pCO(2) in asthma : pilot evaluation of a capnometry-assisted breathing training. Applied psychophysiology and biofeedback, Vol. 32, H. 2. pp. 99-109.

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OBJECTIVES: This pilot study aimed to evaluate the feasibility and potential benefits of a novel biofeedback breathing training for achieving sustained increases in pCO(2) levels. METHODS: Twelve asthma patients were randomly assigned to an immediate 4-week treatment group or waiting list control. Patients were instructed to modify their respiration in order to change levels of end-tidal pCO(2) using a hand-held capnometer. Treatment outcome was assessed in frequency and distress of symptoms, asthma control, lung function, and variability of peak expiratory flow (PEF). RESULTS: We found stable increases in pCO(2) and reductions in respiration rate during treatment and 2-month follow-up. Mean pCO(2) levels rose from a hypocapnic to a normocapnic range at follow-up. Frequency and distress of symptoms was reduced and reported asthma control increased. In addition, mean PEF variability decreased significantly in the treatment group. CONCLUSIONS: Our pilot intervention provided evidence for the feasibility of pCO(2)-biofeedback training in asthma patients.
Faculties and Departments:07 Faculty of Psychology
07 Faculty of Psychology > Departement Psychologie > Ehemalige Einheiten Psychologie > Abteilung Klinische Psychologie und Psychiatrie
07 Faculty of Psychology > Departement Psychologie > Ehemalige Einheiten Psychologie > Psychophysiologie (Wilhelm)
UniBasel Contributors:Wilhelm, Frank H
Item Type:Article, refereed
Article Subtype:Research Article
Publisher:Springer
ISSN:1090-0586
Note:Publication type according to Uni Basel Research Database: Journal article. The final publication is available at link.springer.com
Language:English
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