ASTHMA (DIAGNOSIS)

This study tested whether training local health workers in remote Indian villages could lower death rates among adults aged 16-60. Over 72,000 people from 80 villages took part. The trained workers provided education, treatment, and referrals for conditions like high blood pressu…

This study tested a cold air breathing challenge in 60 adults (healthy and with asthma) to see if it can safely tell the difference between asthma and normal lungs. Participants breathed cold, dry air while their lung function was measured. The goal is to develop a better, more r…

This study compared two types of stretching exercises—intercostal and thoracic cage—in 56 adults with asthma. The goal was to see if these stretches could improve chest expansion, reduce shortness of breath, and increase oxygen levels. Participants were clinically stable and did …

This study created and tested a new questionnaire called the Asthma Health Literacy Scale for Children (AHLSC) for kids aged 8-12 with asthma. 196 children completed the 19-question survey online. The scale is a valid and reliable way to measure how much children understand about…

This study looked at over 30,000 adults hospitalized in Maryland to understand why some patients wait in the emergency room after being admitted (called boarding) and how that affects costs and care. Researchers analyzed existing medical records to find patterns and financial imp…

This study surveyed 500 parents of children with asthma or allergic rhinitis to understand their knowledge about air quality and pollution. Researchers used a questionnaire to measure awareness and preventive behaviors. The goal is to identify gaps in understanding and help desig…

This study looked at whether a person's muscle strength can help doctors choose the right inhaler for asthma. 80 newly diagnosed asthma patients were randomly given either a dry powder inhaler or a metered dose inhaler. Researchers measured lung function, breathing muscle strengt…

This study looked at how extreme heat waves and air pollution impact people with asthma and COPD. Researchers in Mersin, Türkiye, followed 96 adults, measuring their lung function, airway inflammation, symptoms, and quality of life during normal weather and during heat waves. The…