![]() ![]() An example of a COPD patient’s perception of the utility of diaphragmatic breathing was, ‘Diaphragmatic breathing has been extremely beneficial to my ability to function in daily life and to the quality of my personal, recreational, and professional life’ (Sharma 2005). Some reports have shown diaphragmatic breathing to cause a significant increase in tidal volume, reduction in respiratory rate, and improved breathing pattern and respiratory efficiency in COPD patients (Fernandes et al. 2002 Fernandes, Cukier & Feltrim 2011 Yamaguti et al. Diaphragmatic breathing is one breathing technique, which aims to reduce dyspnoea by increasing diaphragmatic excursion and simultaneously reducing accessory muscle use (which contributes greatly to work of breathing) and correcting abnormal chest wall movement (Cahalin et al. 2011).īody positioning and breathing techniques are common physiotherapy techniques used to relieve dyspnoea (Gosselink 2003 2004 Mikelsons 2008), despite limited supporting evidence (Cahalin et al. The prevalence of COPD in South Africa is high from a global perspective, at > 19%, attributed to the significant burden of tuberculosis, smoking and occupational dust exposure (Abdool-Gaffar et al. It is characterised by progressive airflow limitation and hyperinflation, associated with shortness of breath or dyspnoea and altered respiratory patterns, which become progressively worse and are the main cause of morbidity and mortality globally (Varga 2015). ![]() Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a common disease that is both treatable and preventable (Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease 2015).
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