Asthma Physiotherapy in Indirapuram

Medication comes first

Inhalers prescribed by your doctor control airway inflammation and relieve symptoms. Physiotherapy doesn't replace them. If your asthma is poorly controlled, the first step is a medical review.

Breathing retraining

Some people with asthma develop dysfunctional breathing patterns: breathing too fast, too shallow, through the mouth or using the upper chest excessively. These patterns can cause breathlessness even when airways are relatively open. Breathing retraining, which focuses on slower, nasal, diaphragmatic breathing, has evidence for improving asthma-related quality of life.

Exercise

Exercise is encouraged for people with asthma. It improves fitness and can reduce breathlessness over time. Warming up gradually, using a reliever inhaler before exercise if prescribed, and choosing appropriate environments (avoiding cold, dry air or high pollution days) helps. Delhi-NCR's winter air quality is worth considering when planning outdoor exercise.

When to seek urgent help

Severe breathlessness, difficulty speaking, blue lips or no relief from your reliever inhaler need emergency care.

Exercises often used for Asthma

These are exercises our physiotherapists commonly include. Which ones suit you, how many and in what order depends on your assessment and stage of recovery.

All breathing and respiratory exercises

Frequently asked questions