Simple breathing exercises may ease long COVID breathlessness
NCT ID NCT05732571
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested a breathing exercise program for people with long COVID who still feel short of breath. 40 adults took part to see if the exercises could improve their breathing and daily activities compared to usual care. The goal was to find a simple way to help manage this common long COVID symptom.
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Nottingham University Hospitals Trust
Nottingham, Notts, NG5 1PB, United Kingdom
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