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Volume 13 Issue 10 (October) 2024

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To evaluate the immediate effects of short-duration slow deep breathing on heart rate, blood pressure, respiratory rate, oxygen saturation, and heart rate variability (HRV) in healthy young adults
Dr. Moniza Rafiq, Prof. Dr Sunil Sachdev, Faizan Bashir

Aim: The aim of this study was to evaluate the immediate effects of short-duration slow deep breathing on heart rate, blood pressure, respiratory rate, oxygen saturation, and heart rate variability (HRV) in healthy young adults.Materials and Methods: This prospective, randomized controlled study included 120 healthy young adults aged 20-25 years. Participants were divided into two groups: the control group (n = 60), who maintained normal breathing for 5 minutes, and the intervention group (n = 60), who performed slow deep breathing exercises for 5 minutes. Baseline and post-intervention measurements of heart rate (HR), blood pressure (BP), respiratory rate (RR), oxygen saturation (SpO2), and HRV were recorded. Statistical analysis was conducted using paired t-tests and independent t-tests.Results: The intervention group showed a significant reduction in heart rate (65 ± 7 bpm vs. 75 ± 8 bpm, p < 0.001), systolic BP (115 ± 9 mmHg vs. 120 ± 10 mmHg, p = 0.045), and diastolic BP (75 ± 7 mmHg vs. 80 ± 8 mmHg, p = 0.001). Respiratory rate also decreased significantly (12 ± 1 breaths/min vs. 16 ± 2 breaths/min, p < 0.001), and tidal volume increased (500 ± 40 mL vs. 450 ± 50 mL, p = 0.029). HRV parameters showed improvement, with higher SDNN (70 ± 12 ms vs. 50 ± 10 ms, p < 0.001) and RMSSD (50 ± 9 ms vs. 30 ± 8 ms, p < 0.001).Conclusion: Short-duration slow deep breathing significantly lowers heart rate and blood pressure in healthy young adults, promoting parasympathetic activation and enhancing cardiovascular function. This non-pharmacological technique is an effective and accessible tool for managing stress and improving autonomic regulation.

 
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