Clinical & Pulmonary Therapy
CART (Capnometry-Assisted Respiratory Training)
- Structure
- Shallow, slow breathing while watching a capnometer monitor to intentionally raise end-tidal CO2 levels back to normal ranges.
- Benefit & Nervous System Impact
- Reverses chronic hypocapnia (over-breathing); Downregulating.
- Duration & Rationale
- 15-20 min twice daily for 4 weeks.
- Best For
- Panic disorder, agoraphobia, chronic hyperventilation.
- Good If Combined With
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).
- Source / Origin
- Dr. Alicia Meuret (2000s)
- Intensity & Safety
- Low. Clinical tool requiring specialized equipment.
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EMST (Expiratory Muscle Strength Training)
Clinical & Pulmonary Therapy
Strengthens the muscles involved in coughing and swallowing; Upregulating.
Buteyko Reduced Volume
Clinical & Pulmonary Therapy
Increases CO2 tolerance, dilates blood vessels; Downregulating.
Pursed Lip Breathing
Clinical & Pulmonary Therapy
Creates back-pressure, keeping small airways open longer; Downregulating.