Pranayama refers to breathing practices in yoga traditions. In Ayurveda, pranavaha srotas is a traditional concept associated with breath.
Individual assessment
Suitability depends on the person, the technique and their health history. Someone with an existing respiratory condition should discuss breathing exercises with their treating clinician and avoid treating a practice as a substitute for prescribed care.
Claims about lung health
A breathing practice or herbal product should not be described as guaranteeing improvement, preventing infections or rebuilding lung tissue without appropriate evidence.
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