A little-known fact about practicing yoga.

According to a recent study, many people still try yoga to treat asthma, but this practice is not truly effective.

However, researchers say that, in addition to standard treatments such as taking anti-inflammatory medication via inhaler, people with asthma can still practice yoga as a supplementary method.

Previous research has shown that, although there is no evidence that yoga can alleviate asthma symptoms, many people still practice yoga hoping it can relieve these symptoms, including coughing, wheezing, and shortness of breath.

Holger Cramer, head of yoga research at the University of Duisburg-Essen in Germany, shared in a speech: "We conducted research on previous data to see the difference. However, the research showed that practicing yoga had very little effect on patients with asthma."

At this time, we cannot consider yoga as a regular treatment for asthma. However, if patients enjoy it, they can consider it as an alternative to breathing exercises.

According to a recent study, many people still try yoga to treat asthma. (Illustrative image)

Cramer and his colleagues also analyzed the results of 14 previously published studies, surveying 824 patients. These studies aimed to find evidence that yoga can improve lung function, help manage symptoms, and improve quality of life.

Among these, according to patient reports, some have indicated that certain forms of yoga also offer specific benefits.

However, the researchers ultimately stated that the overall assessment was not entirely convincing. Yoga did not offer a greater benefit than regular breathing exercises, or even the absence of such exercises.

Asthma patients can continue practicing yoga if it helps them feel better, but they should be aware that yoga cannot replace standard asthma treatment.

It is important for asthma patients to prevent their symptoms from developing into the disease.

Patients, as well as doctors, need to develop strategies to avoid specific situations that worsen their condition, such as exposure to allergens, respiratory infections, or cold weather. Taking daily medication long-term is also a way to maintain control of asthma symptoms.

According to AloBacsi.vn