BRONCHIAL ASTHMA

This early-stage study tested a new inhaled steroid called PA9159, intended for controlling asthma. It involved 40 healthy adults in China to check for side effects and see how the body processes the drug. Participants received either a single dose or took the inhaler twice daily…

This study tested whether prescribing specific amounts of weekly exercise could help obese children with asthma. Researchers divided 72 kids into groups doing different weekly totals of supervised aerobic activity for 12 weeks. They measured changes in body fat, blood markers of …

This study followed asthma patients for 28 weeks to check the long-term safety of roflumilast, a daily pill. It continued from a previous 24-week study, tracking 150 adults who had already completed that trial. The main goal was to see if the medication remained safe and effectiv…

This study tested whether a daily pill called roflumilast could improve lung function and control symptoms in adults with asthma. About 450 non-smoking adults with moderate asthma took either the medication or a placebo pill for 24 weeks. Researchers measured breathing ability, a…

This study aimed to understand how the COVID-19 pandemic affected the quality of life and stress levels of people with asthma. Researchers surveyed 200 adults with asthma to learn about their unique challenges, like fear of infection and changes to healthcare. The goal was to ide…