Metoda Butejki

Nerwowe reakcje stresowe nasilają się przy niedotlenieniu komórek nerwowych i nieprawidłowościach metabolizmu.
Hiperwentylacja czyli nadmierne oddychanie spowodowane niepawidłowymi nawykami oddechowymi , rozwojem cywilizacyjnym, którego efektem jest między innymisiedzący tryb zycia, spożywanie przetworzonej żywności ogranicza przepływ tlenu do komórek mózgu, serca, nerek i pozostałych narządów wewnętrznych. Redukcja CO2 we krwi zwiększa ponadto siłę wiązania tlenu z hemoglobiną krwi. Ogranicza to przekazywanie tlenu z erytrocytów do komórek (tak zwany Efekt Bohra).

Organizm jest niedotleniony

Niedobór CO2 w organizmie uderza w pierwszej kolejności w układ nerwowy. Zmniejszenie stężenia CO2 pobudza go, stwarzając poczucie ciągłego napięcia. Prowadzi to do drażliwości, bezsenności, bezpodstawnej podejrzliwości, strachu lub nawet do omdlenia. Nerwowe reakcje stresowe nasilają się więc przy nieprawidłowościach metabolizmu i niedotlenieniu komórek nerwowych. Dlatego niedobór CO2 w organizmie, nasilany w szczególności głębokim oddychaniem, uderza w pierwszej kolejności w układ nerwowy.
U podstwa metody Buteyki leży odkrycie Christiana Bohr,a (1855-1911) – duńskiego lekarza i fizyka, laureata Nagrody Nobla. W 1903 roku Christian Bohr opisał zjawisko nazywane obecnie efektem Bohra.

Bibliografia

1. Attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder and sleep disorders.
Med Clin (Barc). 2006 Apr 8;126(13):500-6.
Domínguez-Ortega L1, de Vicente-Colomina A.
Abstract:
The attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is an heterogeneous, complex and common childhood disorder that causes significant impairment of child’s functioning. This paper reviews the epidemiology, etiology, diagnosis, comorbidity, course and treatment of ADHD. Special attention is paid to sleep problems both because these 2 conditions frequently co-exist and because there is substantial evidence that ADHD psychopathology and sleep-wake regulation share common neurobiologic mechanisms. Moreover, there could be an overlap between symptoms of ADHD and certain sleep problems such as obstructive sleep apnea syndrome, restless leg syndrome and periodic limb movements of sleep. Children undergoing evaluation for ADHD should be systematically assessed for sleep disturbances because treatment of sleep disorders is often associated with improved symptomatology and decreased need for stimulants.
in Allergy Asthma Immunol. 2004 Jun;92(6):663-7.

2. Allergic rhinitis in children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder.
Brawley A1, Silverman B, Kearney S, Guanzon D, Owens M, Bennett H, Schneider A.
Abstract:
BACKGROUND:
Both allergic rhinitis and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are common pediatric conditions associated with learning difficulties and sleep disturbances. There are conflicting research data regarding the association between ADHD and atopic disorders.
OBJECTIVE:
To determine the prevalence of allergic rhinitis in patients with physician-diagnosed ADHD.
METHODS:
Patients 5 to 18 years of age who presented with a Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition diagnosis of ADHD to an outpatient pediatric psychiatry clinic were screened for allergic rhinitis with focused history, physical examination, and skin prick testing to common aeroallergens.
RESULTS:
Thirty patients were interviewed, with 23 of these undergoing physical examination and skin prick testing. Eighty percent reported allergic rhinitis symptoms, whereas 61% had at least 1 positive prick skin test result. Forty-three percent showed typical physical signs of allergic rhinitis, 100% had a positive atopic family history, and 53% had other associated atopic disorders.
CONCLUSIONS:
Most children with ADHD displayed symptoms and skin prick test results consistent with allergic rhinitis. Nasal obstruction and other symptoms of allergic rhinitis could explain some of the cognitive patterns observed in ADHD, which might result from sleep disturbance known to occur with allergic rhinitis. Therefore, evaluation and treatment of allergic rhinitis could benefit patients with ADHD.

3. A randomised controlled trial of the Buteyko technique as an adjunct to conventional management of asthma
Robert L.CowieaDiane P.ConleyaMargot F.UnderwoodaPatricia G.Readerb
Summary:
Objective
To assess the effectiveness of a non-pharmacological intervention in patients with asthma on conventional therapy including inhaled corticosteroid.
Design
A randomised controlled trial of the Buteyko technique in a group of adults with asthma. The control group was trained by a physiotherapist in breathing and relaxation techniques.
Setting
A single centre associated with a University-based asthma programme.
Main outcome measure
Asthma control, defined by a composite score based on the Canadian asthma consensus report 6 months after completion of the intervention.
Results
Both groups showed substantial and similar improvement and a high proportion with asthma control 6 months after completion of the intervention. In the Buteyko group the proportion with asthma control increased from 40% to 79% and in the control group from 44% to 72%. In addition the Buteyko group had significantly reduced their inhaled corticosteroid therapy compared with the control group (p=0.02). None of the other differences between the groups at 6 months were significant.
Conclusions
Six months after completion of the interventions, a large majority of subjects in each group displayed control of their asthma with the additional benefit of reduction in inhaled corticosteroid use in the Buteyko group. The Buteyko technique, an established and widely recognised intervention, or an intensive programme delivered by a chest physiotherapist appear to provide additional benefit for adult patients with asthma who are being treated with inhaled corticosteroid.