DOI: 10.36347/sjams.2019.v07i07.051

Pages: 2531-2536

Background: Asthma has become a substantial burden to people causing a reduced quality of life due to physical, psychological and social effects. Yoga is considered as the best complementary medicine by the national institute of health. The aim of our study to see the effect of yoga on quality of life in asthma patients in and around Jaipur city. Materials and methods: A randomized controlled study was conducted on 108 stable diagnosed asthma patients divided in study and control group (54 in each group of 18 to 40 year of age) of either sex. The study group completed 8 weeks of yoga training under trained yoga instructor without stopping their medication. Every patient completed asthma quality of life questionnaire (AQLQ) HINDI version on day 1 and at 8 week of the day. Mean score of (AQLQ) and its four domains (Activity limitation, Symptom, Emotional function, Environmental stimuli) were taken. BMI was also taken on day 1 and 8 week of the day. Data analysis was done using paired and unpaired ‘t’– test. Results: There was statistically significant decrement (P<0.001) in BMI and statistically significant improvement (P<0.001) in mean score of (AQLQ) and its domains (Activity limitation, Symptom domain, Emotional function, Environmental stimuli) after 8 weeks of yoga practice as compared to baseline. Symptom domain improved significantly (P<0.001) in control group also after 8 weeks as compared to baseline. The inter group comparison showed statistically significant decrease (P<0.001) in BMI and statistically significant improvement (P<0.001) in Mean score of (AQLQ) and its domains at 8 weeks. Conclusion: The present study demonstrates that complete mind body approach with regular asana, pranayaama, cleansing technique and meditation showed significant improvement in BMI and quality of life in bronchial asthma patient. Hence act as additive effect with medication.