Transcendental Meditation and Asthma
Archie F. Wilson, Ronald Honsberger, John T. Chiu, Harold S. Novey
Respiration January 14, 2009 DOI: 10.1159/000193637 (opens in new tab) via OpenAlex
Summary
AI-generated from the abstractA 6-month crossover study with 21 patients found that transcendental meditation is a useful adjunct in treating bronchial asthma. Patients kept daily diaries of symptoms and medications, completed questionnaires, and underwent physician evaluation, pulmonary function testing, and galvanic skin resistance measurements. The results indicated beneficial effects from the practice.
Study at a glance
| Characteristics | Crossover study Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Sample size | 21 |
| Population | Patients with bronchial asthma |
| Intervention | Transcendental meditation |
| Duration | 6-month study with crossover at 3 months |
| Topics | Meditation |
| Keywords | Transcendental meditation Asthma Transcendental number Physical therapy Skin conductance |
| Citations | 54 |
| Key finding | Transcendental meditation is a useful adjunct in treating asthma. |
Abstract
A 6-month study with crossover at 3 months was designed to evaluate the possible beneficial effects of transcendental meditation upon bronchial asthma. 21 patients kept daily diaries of symptoms and medications and answered questionnaires at the end of the study and 6 months later. Other measurements included physician evaluation, pulmonary function testing, and galvanic skin resistance. The results indicated that transcendental meditation is a useful adjunct in treating asthma.