IMPACT OF YOGA ON PULMONARY FUNCTION AND QUALITY OF LIFE IN INDIVIDUALS EXPOSED TO AIR POLLUTION IN DELHI-NCR

The project titled “Impact of Yoga on Pulmonary Function and Quality of Life in Individuals Exposed to Air Pollution in Delhi-NCR” aims to evaluate how a tailored yoga protocol can mitigate the adverse effects of air pollution on respiratory health and overall well-being.

Key Details:

1. Research Context: Delhi-NCR’s air pollution is a significant health hazard, contributing to respiratory and cardiovascular issues, Yoga, combining asanas, pranayama, and meditation, may offer a holistic approach to improving pulmonary function and quality of life.
2. Study Design: Type: Randomized, controlled, two-arm, interventional study., Participants: 86 individuals (43 in the experimental group and 43 in the control group), aged 18-35, residing in Delhi-NCR, and exposed to air pollution, Intervention: A specific yoga protocol, three times a week for three months, focusing on respiratory health and stress reduction, Control: Participants will be waitlisted and monitored.
3. Assessment Parameters: Pulmonary function via spirometry, Quality of life using standardized tools like the Saint George Respiratory Questionnaire (SGRQ), Psychological well-being through stress scales.
4. Research Objectives: Assess the effect of yoga on pulmonary function, Evaluate changes in expiratory rates post air pollution exposure, Analyze yoga’s impact on quality of life.
5. Outcome Measures: Quantitative improvements in pulmonary metrics (e.g., FVC, FEV1), Enhanced quality of life and reduced stress levels.
6. Significance: Addresses a critical health issue in a highly polluted urban setting, Provides evidence for yoga as a sustainable, non-pharmacological intervention.

This research could serve as a model for integrating yoga into public health strategies to combat the effects of air pollution.