- Original Article
- COPD
- Effects of Farinelli Breating Exercise on Respiratory Function and Symptoms in Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Supawit Ittinirundorn, Naiyana Wongsaita, Dujrath Somboonviboon, et al.
- Tuberc Respir Dis. 2022;85(2):137-146. Published online December 29, 2021
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Background: Farinelli breathing (FB) exercise is a typical breathing exercise used by singers. This study aimed to compare effects of FB exercise and diaphragmatic breathing (DB) exercise on respiratory function and symptoms in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Methods: Sixteen patients aged 51–80 years with mild or moderate COPD were recruited for this study. They were divided into two...