Resonant breathing improves self-reported symptoms and wellbeing in people with Long COVID

• DOI: 10.3389/fresc.2024.1411344
• Publication Date: 2024-07-12T06:01:00Z
• Authors: Jessica Polizzi; Jenna Tosto-Mancuso; Laura Tabacof; Jamie Wood; David Putrino
• Keywords: Malaise

Introduction Long COVID involves debilitating symptoms, many of which mirror those observed with dysautonomia, and care must be taken rehabilitation for autonomic dysfunction to avoid post-exertional malaise/post-exertional symptom exacerbation. Resonant breathing (breathing slowly at a defined rate breaths per minute) requires less exertion can potentially improve function. The objective this work was report on the impact resonant program self-reported symptoms wellbeing in people COVID. Methods A retrospective analysis de-identified data completed convenience sample COVID, who participated Meo Health (formerly known as Stasis HP) program. Participants baseline follow up surveys. Results Data were available 99 participants. Most measures improved up, largest differences participant seen sense wellness (47.3%, p < 0.0001), ability focus (57.5%, breathe (47.5%, control stress (61.8%, 0.0001) sleep quality (34.9%, = 0.0002). (92%) participants reported improvement Patient Global Impression Change Scale. Conclusion Self-reported completing breathing. considered an option within broader treatment plan