Childhood onset asthma

This study looked at whether adding special breathing muscle training to a swimming program could improve asthma control in children with mild asthma. Thirty children aged 8-11 took part in a 4-week swimming program, with half also doing breathing exercises twice daily. Researche…

This study looked at whether the Buteyko breathing technique can help control asthma and improve quality of life in children aged 7 to 12. Sixty-five children with asthma participated, learning specific breathing exercises. The goal was to see if this non-drug approach could redu…

This study tested an app called Asma Guardián, designed to help Hispanic children with asthma. The app encourages families to see an asthma specialist, use controller medication, and improve the home environment. 37 children aged 5-12 took part, and the study compared app users t…

This study tested a school-based program called Asthma-PASS to help children with asthma be more physically active. The program worked with doctors, community health workers, and schools to ensure kids had the right medications and could use rescue inhalers at school. Researchers…

This pilot study tested whether adding asthma education through social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Snapchat could reduce hospital visits, emergency room trips, and clinic appointments for children with asthma. Two hundred children hospitalized for asthm…

This study tested whether virtual care—online education, case management, and symptom tracking—can help children with asthma better manage their condition and improve quality of life. 97 children and their families used an asthma diary and sent updates every 4 weeks. The goal was…

This study tested a single injection of a new drug called SHR-1905 in 9 teenagers with asthma. The goal was to see how the drug moves through the body, if it is safe, and if it helps control asthma. Participants were aged 12 to 17, had asthma for at least 6 months, and were on st…

This study tested a new way to help children with asthma take their medicine properly. Kids who came to the emergency room for an asthma attack were given their medications right there, and then school staff supervised their daily use. The goal was to see if this approach could r…

This study tested a computer-based program that reminds doctors to follow asthma guidelines for children aged 2 to 12 with persistent or uncontrolled asthma. The program helped doctors take more corrective actions, like adjusting medication or checking triggers. The goal was to r…

This study tested a program called TEAM-UP that brings asthma specialist visits to children at school via telemedicine, combined with daily preventive medication given at school. 326 children aged 4-12 with moderate to severe asthma took part. The goal was to see if this approach…

This study looked at two simple tests—a breath test (FeNO) and a blood test (eosinophil count)—to see if they can diagnose asthma more easily than current hospital-based breathing tests. Researchers studied 123 people aged 12 and older with suspected asthma. The goal was to find …

This study tested a program that teaches coping skills and asthma management to Latino children with asthma and their families. The goal was to see if reducing stress could improve asthma control and quality of life. 282 children aged 8-14 took part, comparing the combined progra…

This pilot study tested whether giving two asthma medications (ipratropium and dexamethasone) to children during ambulance transport can reduce hospital admissions. The study included 44 children aged 2 to 17 with severe wheezing. The goal was to see if this early treatment is fe…

This study looked at whether giving a low dose of a muscle relaxant (rocuronium) during bronchoscopy—a procedure where a tube is inserted into the lungs—could reduce complications like throat spasms and coughing. 153 adults having elective bronchoscopy were split into two groups:…

This study looked at how a steroid injection (triamcinolone acetonide) affects asthma symptoms in children aged 6 to 21 who have frequent flare-ups. 68 participants received the shot and were followed for 48 weeks. The main goal was to see if symptoms improved two weeks after the…

This study tested whether adding a special breathing exercise, called expiratory muscle training, to standard chest physiotherapy helps children with asthma. Thirty children aged 8 to 18 were randomly assigned to either standard care or standard care plus the breathing exercise, …

This study tested a short, scripted conversation between doctors, children with asthma, and their caregivers to improve asthma control. The program, called BREATHE-Peds, was designed for urban youth aged 10-14 who receive care at community health centers. The goal was to see if i…

This study looks at whether a friendly robot can help children with asthma learn how to manage their condition. About 120 kids and their parents will test the robot's lessons and activities. The goal is to see if the robot is easy to use and helpful in a clinic setting.

This study looked at how the COVID-19 pandemic and related public health measures changed asthma control in children aged 3 to 16. Researchers compared asthma control and flare-ups in 577 children during the pandemic to data from before the pandemic. The goal was to see if lockdo…

This study tested a mobile app designed to help teenagers with asthma learn about healthy sleep habits. 120 teens aged 14-17 with asthma used the app or were in a comparison group. Researchers measured changes in sleep knowledge, confidence, and daytime sleepiness to see if the a…

This study looked at 451 children with asthma in northern France to see if mold in their homes made their asthma harder to control. Doctors checked asthma control using standard guidelines and questionnaires. The goal was to better understand how the environment affects children'…

This study looked at 39 children with asthma to see if those with depression have a different type of airway response. Researchers tested whether an anticholinergic inhaler (ipratropium) works better in depressed versus non-depressed children. The goal was to better understand th…

This study looks at whether low vitamin D levels in early pregnancy are linked to breathing problems in children ages 5 to 6. Researchers measured airway resistance in 142 children whose mothers had vitamin D levels checked during the first trimester. The goal is to understand if…

This study followed 80 teens with asthma to see how well they used their daily controller and rescue inhalers. Participants used an electronic device that reminded them to take their medication and shared their usage patterns with their doctor and family. The goal was to group te…

This completed study involved 307 children with asthma, their parents, and doctors. Participants ranked goals for asthma treatment, like preventing attacks or making medication easier to take. The aim was to gather preferences to guide future algorithm-based management tools.