Background: Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) is an acute immune-mediated peripheral neuropathy commonly associated with respiratory muscle weakness, impaired pulmonary function, and dyspnea. Respiratory involvement is a major determinant of morbidity and functional limitation in GBS. Conventional respiratory physiotherapy focuses mainly on breathing exercises and airway clearance; however, breathing retraining techniques targeting ventilatory control and dyspnea perception have received limited attention. The Buteyko Breathing Technique (BBT), a controlled breathing method, aims to normalize breathing patterns, reduce hyperventilation, and improve ventilatory efficiency. Objective: To evaluate the effectiveness of the Buteyko Breathing Technique on pulmonary function and dyspnea in patients with Guillain-Barré Syndrome. Methods: A randomized controlled study was conducted on patients with sub-acute GBS. Participants were allocated into an experimental group receiving Buteyko Breathing Technique along with conventional physiotherapy and a control group receiving conventional physiotherapy alone. Pulmonary function parameters and dyspnea levels were assessed at baseline and after 6 weeks of intervention. Results: The experimental group demonstrated statistically significant improvements in pulmonary function parameters and dyspnea scores compared to the control group (p < 0.05). Conclusion: The Buteyko Breathing Technique is an effective adjunct to conventional physiotherapy in improving pulmonary function and reducing dyspnea in patients with Guillain-Barré Syndrome..
Keywords: Guillain-Barré Syndrome, Buteyko Breathing Technique, Pulmonary Function, Dyspnea, Respiratory Rehabilitation
How to cite this article: Yadav KK, Sahu YK, Parekh NP, B S, Pathak NS, Patnaik S, Pawadshetty VS; “Effectiveness Of Buteyko Breathing Technique On Pulmonary Function And Dyspnea In Patients With Guillain-Barré Syndrome”...Int J Drug Deliv Technol. 2026;16(1s): 533-539; DOI: 10.25258/ijddt.16. 533-539