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This study looked at whether using a chest CT scan, in addition to standard tests, helps emergency doctors more accurately diagnose community-acquired pneumonia in adults. Researchers studied 339 patients with suspected pneumonia to see how often the CT scan changed the initial d…

This study tested whether a daily supplement called bioarginine can improve breathing and quality of life in people with COPD. 153 adults with moderate-to-severe COPD took either bioarginine or a placebo for 6 weeks, in addition to their usual inhaled medications. The researchers…

This small study tested whether non-invasive nerve stimulation (using mild electrical pulses on the neck or face) could help relieve shortness of breath in 8 people with severe COPD. Participants received both active stimulation and a sham (fake) treatment to see if the approach …

This small pilot study tested whether a controlled breathing program called REST could help people with COPD reduce stress and improve breathing symptoms. Twenty adults with COPD were randomly assigned to either learn the breathing exercises or continue their usual care. The main…

This study tested whether a special high-flow oxygen device could help people with COPD exercise more during pulmonary rehab. Thirty patients were split into two groups: one did standard rehab, the other used the device during aerobic training. The device was safe and easy to use…

This study tested a 6-week outpatient rehab program for 125 adults with Long COVID. The program included exercises for breathing, strength, balance, and thinking skills. The goal was to see if it helps people walk farther and feel better in daily life.

This study tested a non-invasive radiofrequency treatment to help people with ongoing breathing issues after COVID-19. 96 adults who had COVID-19 and still had cough, shortness of breath, or fatigue for over a month took part. The treatment uses gentle radio waves to stimulate ti…

This study tested whether teaching self-hypnosis to people with severe COPD can reduce anxiety and shortness of breath during a pulmonary rehabilitation program. 133 adults took part, using hypnosis alongside their usual care. The goal was to see if this mind-body technique could…

This study tested whether using a hand fan for 10 minutes each day for six weeks could help people with COPD feel less short of breath and improve their mood. Fifty-six patients took part, with half using the fan and half receiving usual care. The results will show if this simple…

This study tested if a painless brain stimulation technique called tDCS can reduce shortness of breath and improve lung function in people hospitalized with a COPD flare-up. 30 adults with COPD received either real or fake tDCS alongside standard care for 3 days. Researchers meas…

This study tested whether adding the 4-7-8 breathing technique to usual care helps people with mild-to-moderate COPD feel less short of breath and improve lung function. Forty adults aged 40-64 took part. Researchers measured shortness of breath, lung capacity, and quality of lif…

This study tested a new decision-support tool called PREVENT to help nurses prioritize patients moving from hospital to homecare. Researchers looked at whether using the tool reduced the number of patients readmitted to the hospital within 60 days. About 1,900 adults with conditi…

This study looked at whether using a bedside lung ultrasound in the emergency department for patients with shortness of breath can lower the risk of death or return to the hospital within 3 months. About 385 adults with breathing trouble were included. The goal was to see if this…

This study looked at 332 adults who had severe COVID-19 pneumonia and needed oxygen in the hospital. Researchers used CT scans and breathing tests to check for lasting lung damage three months after discharge. The goal was to understand how often and how severe these respiratory …

This study translated and tested a scale called the Respiratory Distress Observation Scale (RDOS) for use with Turkish-speaking palliative care patients who cannot describe their breathing difficulty. Researchers observed 100 adults with conditions like lung cancer or heart failu…

This study tested a mobile app called OASES that guides clinicians step-by-step through emergency care for severe diarrhea, breathing problems, and seizures. About 15 nurses and clinical officers in a rural Ugandan hospital used the app during simulated emergencies to see if it h…

This pilot study tested a new computer algorithm that estimates how hard patients are working to breathe while receiving high-flow nasal oxygen. The goal was to see if the method works in real patients. Twenty adults in the intensive care unit took part. If successful, this appro…