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Asthma is a common condition characterized by reversible airflow obstruction, airway inflammation, and increased bronchial responsiveness to a variety of stimuli, ranging from allergens and other irritants to strong emotions (National Heart Lung & Blood Institute, 1997). Mere biological models are insufficient as an explanation for the onset, exacerbation, and maintenance of asthma symptoms (Wright, Rodriguez & Cohen, 1998). This heterogenic nature of the disease itself marks the need and significance of the present study. Mindfulness has proven to be an effective intervention for many diseases and conditions when used in conjunction with other modes of treatment. So, the present study attempts to develop a mindfulness-based asthma management program, which is hardly attempted by researchers in the past.
Asthma is a common condition characterized by reversible airflow obstruction, airway inflammation, and increased bronchial responsiveness to a variety of stimuli, ranging from allergens and other irritants to strong emotions (National Heart Lung & Blood Institute, 1997). Mere biological models are insufficient as an explanation for the onset, exacerbation, and maintenance of asthma symptoms (Wright, Rodriguez & Cohen, 1998). This heterogenic nature of the disease itself marks the need and significance of the present study. Mindfulness has proven to be an effective intervention for many diseases and conditions when used in conjunction with other modes of treatment. So, the present study attempts to develop a mindfulness-based asthma management program, which is hardly attempted by researchers in the past.
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