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Professor Buteyko In 1952 Professor Konstantin Buteyko, a Russian medical doctor, observed that over-breathing (or correctly termed: hyperventilation) causes asthma and other conditions. He called it hidden hyperventilation, a condition which may not be clearly visible to the patient or to the doctor. Professor Buteyko observed that people became more ill as breathing increased . When breathing was reduced people began to recover. Professor Buteyko developed techniques which help people to retrain their breathing towards normal. Professor Buteyko (1923 - 2003) Over-breathing Over-breathing as a source of illness had been noted as early as 1871. Research since then has shown that over-breathing is characteristic of people who suffer from a range of disorders including asthma, cough, allergies, rhinitis, emphysema, migraine, snoring, sleep apnoea, circulatory disorders, anxiety disorder and chronic fatigue syndrome. Unfortunately resting breathing pattern is rarely tested. So both doctor and patient may remain unaware of the condition. back to top Buteyko Method in Australia The Buteyko method was introduced to Australia in 1990 by Alexander Stalmatski - who had worked with Professor Buteyko in Russia for over 15 years. This was the first time the method had reached the Western world. Stalmatski taught a large number of Buteyko courses around Australia, and also trained a limited number of practitioners in the method. back to top International Buteyko Conference The 2nd International Buteyko Asthma Conference was held in Melbourne from 27-29 July 2002. The Conference highlighted issues on asthma management and presented research findings on the Buteyko Institute of Breathing and Health method. The conference was an opportunity to widen recognition and acceptance of the Buteyko Institute approach in successfully managing asthma and provided a forum for discussion, communication and debate on current asthma management. Research presented at the conference by Jean McGowan and Dr. Patrick McHugh can be found on the page: Research, Resources and Links. back to top

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