SMOKERS

This study tested whether isometric (static) or isotonic (dynamic) trunk exercises better improve lung function in heavy smokers. 90 smokers aged 20-45 who smoked at least 20 cigarettes daily did either planks and static bridges or sit-ups and Russian twists three times a week. T…

This study tested whether watching exercise videos before doing them could improve breathing and strength in young mild smokers. 34 participants were split into two groups: one watched real exercise videos, the other watched sham videos, then both did the same workout. The goal w…

This study looks at how smoking changes tiny particles called extracellular vesicles found in lung fluid. Researchers will compare samples from 20 smokers and non-smokers to see if these particles affect nearby lung cells. The goal is to find early warning signs of lung disease c…

This study looked at 90 adult smokers with breathing issues to see if a simple questionnaire called the CAT score could detect early airway problems before COPD develops. Researchers compared CAT scores, exercise ability, and body mass index. The goal was to find a cheap, easy wa…

This study looked at 105 babies born to mothers who smoked during pregnancy, comparing those whose mothers quit versus those who continued. Researchers checked health indicators like birth weight, Apgar scores, and developmental milestones up to 24 months. The goal is to understa…

This study looked at how a single session of breathing muscle training affects vital signs and muscle strength in 34 young male smokers aged 18-25. Participants did breathing exercises at either 30% or 60% of their maximum effort. The goal was to see if the training could tempora…

This study tested 40 healthy adults—20 smokers and 20 non-smokers—to see how smoking one cigarette changes blood vessels in the eye. Using special cameras, researchers measured blood vessel size and function before and after smoking. The goal was to understand the immediate effec…