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This study looked at 339 emergency room patients with suspected pneumonia to see if a chest CT scan could improve diagnosis. The goal was to find out if the CT scan changed the doctor's initial diagnosis, and if it led to changes in antibiotic treatment or hospital admission deci…

This study tested whether taking a daily arginine supplement (Bioarginine) for 6 weeks can improve breathing and daily activities in people with COPD. 153 participants were randomly assigned to receive the supplement or a placebo on top of their usual inhaled medications. The goa…

This study tested whether using a special high-flow oxygen device during exercise training helps people with COPD breathe easier and exercise more. Thirty patients completed 12 rehab sessions, and those using the device could walk at a steeper incline on the treadmill. The approa…

This small study tested whether gentle electrical stimulation of the vagus or trigeminal nerve could ease severe breathlessness in people with advanced COPD. Eight participants tried both active and sham stimulation during exercise. The main goal was to see if such a study is eve…

This study tested a 6-week outpatient rehab program for 125 adults with Long COVID. The program included physical and speech therapy tailored to each person's needs, aiming to improve breathing, thinking, and daily function. Researchers measured progress using a six-minute walk t…

This study tested whether learning self-hypnosis can help people with severe COPD manage anxiety and shortness of breath during pulmonary rehabilitation. 133 participants took part, with some learning hypnosis techniques in two group sessions. The goal was to see if hypnosis coul…

This pilot study tested a 15-minute controlled breathing routine (REST) in 20 adults with COPD who reported high stress. Participants learned three yoga breathing techniques and practiced them twice daily for a week with remote guidance. The study aimed to see if the routine was …

This small study tested whether a painless brain stimulation technique called tDCS could reduce shortness of breath in people hospitalized with a COPD flare-up. Thirty participants received either real tDCS or a sham version, plus standard physiotherapy, over three days. Research…

This study tested a special type of radiofrequency (448 kHz) combined with manual techniques to help people with ongoing breathing issues after COVID-19. 96 adults who had COVID and still had cough, shortness of breath, or fatigue for over a month received the treatment. The goal…

This study tested whether using a hand fan for 10 minutes daily over six weeks could reduce shortness of breath, anxiety, and depression in people with COPD. Fifty-nine patients from a hospital in Turkey took part, with half using the fan and half receiving standard care. The goa…

This study tested whether adding a specific breathing technique called 4-7-8 breathing to standard COPD care can reduce shortness of breath, improve lung function, and boost quality of life. Forty adults with mild to moderate COPD were enrolled. The technique involves breathing i…

This pilot study tested a new algorithm that estimates how hard patients are working to breathe while on high-flow nasal oxygen. Researchers enrolled 20 ICU patients and used a noninvasive sensor to collect pressure and flow data. The goal was to see if the algorithm could reliab…

This study tested whether a painless magnetic brain stimulation technique called rTMS can reduce the feeling of breathlessness (air hunger) in 21 healthy adults. Participants breathed air with extra carbon dioxide to trigger moderate breathlessness while receiving real or fake rT…

This study tested a mobile app called OASES that guides nurses and clinical officers in rural Uganda through emergency care steps for severe diarrhea, breathing problems, and seizures. About 15 clinicians used the app during simulated patient scenarios to see if it helped them fo…

This study tested a Turkish version of the Respiratory Distress Observation Scale (RDOS) in 100 adult palliative care patients who cannot describe their breathing trouble. The scale uses eight physical signs like heart rate and restlessness to rate distress. The goal was to see i…

This study followed 385 adults who came to the emergency department with shortness of breath. Doctors used lung ultrasound at the bedside to help diagnose the cause. The goal was to see if this simple, non-invasive test could lower the number of deaths and repeat hospital visits …

This completed study followed 332 adults who were hospitalized with severe COVID-19 pneumonia and needed oxygen. Researchers used CT scans and breathing tests to check for lasting lung damage. The goal was to understand how the lungs recover after a serious infection.

This study tested a clinical decision support tool called PREVENT to help nurses prioritize which patients need homecare most urgently after leaving the hospital. Researchers studied nearly 2,000 adults with conditions like diabetes, heart failure, and lung disease to see if the …