Asthma and Pranayama
A 2014 study by Cramer, Posadzki, Dobos, and Langhorst reviews and meta-analyses the available data on efficacy and safety of yoga in alleviating asthma. Based on their findings, they conclude that “yoga cannot be considered a routine intervention for asthmatic patients at this point. It can be considered an ancillary intervention or an alternative to breathing exercises for asthma patients interested in complementary interventions”.
ref:
Cramer H, Posadzki P, Dobos G, Langhorst J (2014) Yoga for asthma: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Annals of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, vol. 112, issue 6 Published by American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology DOI: 10.1016/j.anai.2014.03.014
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