The Health Benefits Of Biofeedback

Treats Asthma And COPD

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a type of respiratory disease that results in small airway disease, abnormal lung inflammatory responses, and parenchymal destruction, the result of which is progressive airflow limitation. Asthma can also restrict a patient’s ability to breath normally because it is characterized by extra mucus production and airway narrowing. Biofeedback treats asthma and COPD and is often combined with breathing retraining. It may help the body to learn better diaphragmatic breathing. As a secondary treatment, heart rate biofeedback might also be helpful for improving overall cardiopulmonary function automatic control. In addition to aiding with cardiac and lung health, biofeedback can also be used as an effective measuring tool to determine the patient’s overall breathing ability.