Spontaneous tension pneumothorax

This study tests whether an ultrasound-guided nerve block (erector spinae plane block) provides better pain relief than standard local anesthesia during a lung procedure called medical thoracoscopy. One hundred adults scheduled for this procedure will be randomly assigned to rece…

This study looks at whether watching cartoons or listening to breath-synchronized interactive stories can help children aged 6-9 feel less afraid and more comfortable while using a nebulizer for breathing medication. About 96 children with respiratory conditions will be randomly …

This study tests if applying cold (cryotherapy) to the wrist before a blood draw from the artery can reduce pain. It involves 258 adults with chronic respiratory diseases who need this test. The goal is to find a simple, drug-free way to make the procedure less painful.