Can yoga breathing techniques treat emphysema?
Disease description:
My colleague was recently diagnosed by a doctor with emphysema. A friend recommended practicing yoga breathing techniques for treatment. Can yoga breathing exercises treat emphysema?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Sun Qifeng
Yoga breathing techniques generally cannot cure emphysema but may help alleviate symptoms. Emphysema, once developed, is usually irreversible; however, yoga breathing exercises can help relieve the condition, though they do not provide a cure. Additionally, individuals with emphysema should quit smoking and avoid exposure to secondhand smoke, as well as refrain from inhaling irritants such as paint fumes, automobile exhaust, and certain perfumes.
