ASTHMA (DIAGNOSIS)

This large study in rural India trained village health workers to diagnose and treat common illnesses like high blood pressure, diarrhea, pneumonia, malaria, asthma, and COPD. Over 72,000 adults aged 16-60 from 80 tribal villages took part. The goal was to reduce deaths by at lea…

This study tested a cold air breathing challenge in 60 adults (some with asthma, some healthy) to see if it can safely tell the difference between asthma and normal lungs. Researchers measured lung function and symptoms after the test. The goal is to develop a more reliable tool …

This study tested two types of stretching exercises—thoracic cage stretching and intercostal stretching—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 did the str…

This study looked at over 30,000 adults admitted to hospitals in Maryland to understand why some patients wait in the emergency room even after being admitted (called boarding). Researchers wanted to find out what patient traits lead to longer waits, how boarding increases health…

This study surveyed 500 parents of children with asthma or allergic rhinitis to see how much they know about air quality and pollution. The goal was to understand their awareness, knowledge, and protective behaviors. The results will help design better education and prevention pr…

Researchers created a questionnaire to measure how well children aged 8-12 with asthma understand their condition. The scale, tested in 196 children, has 19 questions and is reliable. It could help tailor education to improve asthma management.

This study followed 96 adults with asthma or COPD in Mersin, Türkiye, to see how extreme heat waves and air pollution impact their lung health. Researchers measured lung function, airway inflammation, symptoms, and quality of life during normal weather and again during heat waves…

This study looked at 80 newly diagnosed asthma patients to see if their muscle strength affects how well they respond to two types of inhalers: a metered dose inhaler (MDI) and a dry powder inhaler (DPI). All patients had at least a high school education and used the inhalers per…