ASTHMA IN CHILDREN

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 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 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 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 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 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…