Balloon blowing vs bubble PEP: which fun exercise helps kids with pneumonia?
NCT ID NCT07578870
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests two simple breathing exercises—balloon blowing and bubble PEP—in 40 children aged 6 to 12 with pneumonia. The goal is to see which one improves oxygen levels and reduces shortness of breath better, and which kids enjoy more. Both are non-drug therapies done daily for one week.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Balloon Blowing Therapy and Bubble PEP (breathing exercises using devices)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that simple, fun breathing exercises help children with pneumonia breathe easier and feel better.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with only 40 children, so results may not apply to all kids. The exercises may not improve oxygen levels significantly.
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Gulab Devi Chest Hospital Lahore
RECRUITINGLahore, Punjab Province, 54000, Pakistan
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