Life long Asthma to reduced Ventolin use

Problem

Asthma, Wheezing, snoring, mouth breathing

Treatment

Buteyko Method

Result

Reduced inhaler use, improved energy and sleep

The challenge

Martin originally came to me with lower back pain which then turned in to treatment for his long suffering Asthma. Martin had previously suffered from two episodes of Plueurisy and 3 episodes of Pneumonia which had left scarring of his lungs. Suffering shortness of breath, wheezing, snoring and a lack of energy Martin wanted to try the Buteyko method.

It was clear that Martin was suffering from short, fast, upper chest breathing and a lot of mouth breathing. On assessment it was clear he was suffering from breathing pattern disorder, which is generally the cause of Asthma.

Our solution

I subsequently took him through the entire Buteyko method introducing breathing exercises to improve his CO2 tolerance.

03 · In their words

I am 67 and have been asthmatic since the age of 11 and have taken asthma medication since then, including “relievers”, “preventers” and steroids. The Buteyko Breathing course has been a complete revelation to me. By applying the techniques and following the exercise regime, in only five weeks I have achieved a marked improvement in my quality of life. Furthermore, the daily breathing exercises are not onerous but they have to be done correctly to be effective. Gary is a very committed, knowledgeable and attentive Instructor /Coach and this helped me enormously. The main results after only five weeks are: Major reduction in inherent wheeziness, higher day-time energy levels, better quality (and less) sleep and significant increase in my thresholds for undertaking strenuous activity. I haven’t needed my reliever inhaler for, at least, 15 days. This is unique and incredible for me! The results are very compelling and I am sure asthmatics of all ages could improve their quality of life by undertaking a Breathing course with Gary.

Kevin Radley