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Buteyko Clinic Method is a program of breath retraining aimed at reversing chronic hyperventilation on a permanent basis. While the exercises are very simple, it is important to follow them exactly as they are written in order to experience maximum benefits.

With breath retraining, there are two measurements that are used to monitor asthma severity and progress. These are the pulse, which is a measurement of the number of heart beats taken usually over a period of one minute, and the control pause [CP], which is the length of time for which you can comfortably hold your breath.

The peak flow meter will be a familiar piece of equipment to many people with asthma. However it is not used as a measurement in Buteyko breathing. If peak flow measurement is part of your asthma management, continue to use it. However, after taking a reading from your peak flow meter, hold your breath for three to five seconds and reduce your breathing for a while to replenish any loss of carbon dioxide.