title: Forced unilateral nostril breathing (FUNB) effects on the autonomic nervous system: an unsupported claim.
abstract: Previous claims that forced unilateral nostril breathing (FUNB) has several specific measurable effects on the autonomic nervous system were examined. Using the technique suggested by Backon, 4 subjects were tested, using an ABABA design. The results did not demonstrate any significant changes in heart rate, pulse amplitude, temperature, skin conductance response, or respiration force as a result of FUNB.
authors.affiliation: Boston University School of Education, MA 02115.
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Larson
authors.forename: L D
authors.initials: LD
authors.lastname: Zaichkowsky
authors.forename: D I
authors.initials: DI
authors.lastname: Mostofsky
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001341:Autonomic Nervous System / Q000502:physiology*; D005260:Female; D005712:Galvanic Skin Response; D006339:Heart Rate; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008959:Models, Neurological; D009666:Nose; D015656:Respiratory Mechanics / Q000502:physiology*; D012881:Skin Temperature