Laughter and breathing: a new combo to fight COPD symptoms?

NCT ID NCT05997550

First seen Feb 03, 2026 · Last updated May 08, 2026 · Updated 12 times

Summary

This study looked at whether pursed lip breathing exercises and laughter therapy can reduce shortness of breath and improve daily life for people with COPD. 63 adults with COPD were split into three groups: one did breathing exercises, one did laughter therapy, and one received standard education. Over 8 weeks, researchers measured changes in breathing difficulty, health status, and how much care patients needed.

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Locations

  • Bilkent City Hospital

    Ankara, Çamlıca Mahallesi, 06520, Turkey (Türkiye)

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