ASTHMA CHRONIC

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 pilot study tested a digital health platform that combines a smartphone app and connected inhaler sensors to help people with asthma track their medication use and technique. 94 adults with uncontrolled moderate-to-severe asthma in the UK used the platform for 6 months. The …

This study tested two types of exercises in 54 adults with chronic asthma: one that stretches the upper back and one that pulls the shoulder blades back. The goal was to see if these exercises could improve chest expansion, lung function, and shortness of breath. Participants did…

This study tested two types of breathing exercises—diaphragmatic breathing and pursed-lip breathing—in 60 Egyptian adults with mild to moderate asthma. Participants did the exercises for 20 minutes twice a day, five days a week, for eight weeks. The goal was to see if these exerc…

This study looked at how the COVID-19 pandemic affected the quality of life of 200 adults with asthma. Researchers wanted to understand what caused extra stress—like staying home, using more disinfectants, or worrying that asthma symptoms might be COVID-19. The goal was to find o…

This study looked at how often people with severe asthma also have inducible laryngeal obstruction (ILO), a condition where the voice box closes during exercise, making breathing harder. Researchers tested 116 participants using a special scope while they walked on a treadmill an…