Comparing the effectiveness of slow breathing exercise and humming techniques on hypertensive individuals

Introduction: Hypertension is a serious medical condition characterized by continuously elevated blood pressure in the blood arteries. It is a major cause of premature death worldwide. To reduce stress and improve wellbeing, practice conscious control over your breathing pattern by extending the time between inhalation and exhalation. Slow breathing exercises can reduce stress, improve emotional well-being. The humming technique, which involves exhaling while closing your mouth and humming continuously.
Methodology: The interventional study involving 30 hypertension subjects, undergoes intervention in outpatient department for 6 weeks.
Technique: The study involved two groups: Group A, who were given a slow breathing technique, and Group B, who were given a humming technique. Both groups were given specific instructions, blood pressure checks, and a therapist’s guidance.
Result: The study found significant differences in pre- and post-values between two groups, with the humming approach being more effective than the slow breathing strategy.
Conclusion: The study shows that humming breathing technique significantly improves both diastolic and systolic blood pressure levels in patients compared to slow breathing.