Short Communication
Year: 2023 | Month: January-March | Volume: 8 | Issue: 1 | Pages: 63-65
DOI: https://doi.org/10.52403/gijhsr.20230108
Nitric Oxide and Its Significance in Respiratory Muscle Training
Gitanjali Sikka
B.P.Th., M.P.Th. (Cardiopulmonary), Ph.D.; Assistant Professor, College of Physiotherapy, Pt. B. D. Sharma, University of Health Sciences, Rohtak, Haryana 124001(INDIA)
ABSTRACT
Paranasal sinuses are the primary site of production of Nitric Oxide in the human body. Nitric oxide leads to improvement in lung functions as it increases oxygen transport throughout the body. Nasal breathing has links to many breathing patterns and techniques employed in yoga. Humming exercise is a part of the ancient breathing technique used in yoga namely, Bhramari Pranayama and in humming, the nitric oxide peak is coming from the paranasal sinuses because of the oscillating sound waves produced. Pranayama or breath regulation has gained a special place in Yoga and includes various techniques such as bastrika (bellow’s breath), Nadishodhana (alternate nostril breathing) etc. There are no definitive guidelines for indication and dosimetry of these techniques in various respiratory disorders. There is dearth of literature till date that provides an established protocol of breathing training with humming maneuver and with incorporation of other pranayama techniques.
Keywords: Nitric oxide, Humming, Bhramari pranayama, Bhastrika.