Immediate Effect of Jala Neti (Nasal Irrigation) on Nasal PeakInspiratory Flow on Healthy Volunteers

Authors

  • Rani R N Assistant Medical Officer/Lecturer Grade II, Department of Microbiology, Government Yoga and Naturopathy Medical College and Hospital, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. Author https://orcid.org/0009-0001-5260-1081
  • Prashanth S Assistant Medical Officer/Lecturer Grade II, Department of Yoga Philosophy, Government Yoga and Naturopathy Medical College and Hospital, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. Author https://orcid.org/0009-0003-5844-3365
  • Prema Latha P Assistant Medical Officer/Lecturer Grade II, Department of Biochemistry, International Institute of Yoga and Naturopathy Medical Sciences, Chengalpattu, Tamil Nadu, India. Author https://orcid.org/0009-0009-1499-7554
  • Venkateswaran S T Director (i/c) and HOD, International Institute of Yoga and Naturopathy Medical Sciences, Chengalpattu, Tamil Nadu, India Author
  • Maheshkumar K Assistant Medical Officer/Lecturer Grade II, Department of Physiology and Biochemistry, Government Yoga and Naturopathy Medical College and Hospital, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. Author https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5377-7847

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.48165/IRJAY.2024.70602

Keywords:

Jala Neti, nasal irrigation, peak nasal inspiratory flow, respiratory health, Yoga

Abstract

Background: Jala neti (nasal irrigation) is an ancient yogic practice believed to cleanse the nasal passages and enhance respiratory health. The objective of this study was to evaluate the immediate effect of jala neti on nasal airflow measured by peak nasal inspiratory flow (PNIF) in healthy volunteers.Methods: This was a pre-post study involving 60 healthy volunteers (16 males, 44 females) aged 18-25 years. Baseline PNIF measurements were taken before the participants performed jala neti under expert supervision. PNIF was re-measured immediately after the jala neti practice. Paired t-tests were used to compare pre and post PNIF values.Results: The mean±SD pre-neti PNIF was 84.56±12.56 L/min which increased significantly to 110.85±12.56 L/min post-neti (p=0.001). The pre and post PNIF values for males were 86.45±12.82 and 124.25±10.96 L/min respectively (p=0.02). For females, the values were 78.32±14.52 pre-neti and 98.65±12.78 L/min post-neti (p=0.04).Conclusion: Jala neti practice resulted in an immediate significant improvement in nasal inspiratory flow in healthy volunteers, suggesting it may be a beneficial practice for enhancing nasal airflow and respiratory health.

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Author Biographies

  • Rani R N, Assistant Medical Officer/Lecturer Grade II, Department of Microbiology, Government Yoga and Naturopathy Medical College and Hospital, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.

    Assistant Medical Officer/Lecturer Grade II, Department of Microbiology

  • Prashanth S, Assistant Medical Officer/Lecturer Grade II, Department of Yoga Philosophy, Government Yoga and Naturopathy Medical College and Hospital, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.

    Assistant Medical Officer/Lecturer Grade II, Department of Yoga Philosophy

  • Prema Latha P, Assistant Medical Officer/Lecturer Grade II, Department of Biochemistry, International Institute of Yoga and Naturopathy Medical Sciences, Chengalpattu, Tamil Nadu, India.

    Assistant Medical Officer/Lecturer Grade II, Department of Biochemistry

  • Venkateswaran S T, Director (i/c) and HOD, International Institute of Yoga and Naturopathy Medical Sciences, Chengalpattu, Tamil Nadu, India

    Director (i/c) & HOD

  • Maheshkumar K, Assistant Medical Officer/Lecturer Grade II, Department of Physiology and Biochemistry, Government Yoga and Naturopathy Medical College and Hospital, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.

    Assistant Medical Officer/Lecturer Grade II, Department of Physiology and Biochemistry

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Published

2014-06-30

Issue

Vol. 7 No. 6 (2024): International Research Journal of Ayurveda & Yoga (June)

Section

Original Research Paper

How to Cite

Rani R N, S, P., Prema Latha P, Venkateswaran S T, & K, M. (2014). Immediate Effect of Jala Neti (Nasal Irrigation) on Nasal PeakInspiratory Flow on Healthy Volunteers. International Research Journal of Ayurveda & Yoga, 7(6), 10-13. https://doi.org/10.48165/IRJAY.2024.70602
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