Can breathing exercises unclog Seniors' ears? new trial aims to find out
NCT ID NCT07193485
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether Buteyko breathing exercises can ease chronic Eustachian tube dysfunction in seniors. Forty older adults with long-term ear blockage will either receive standard care (nasal spray and medication) or standard care plus 30 minutes of Buteyko breathing twice daily for 14 weeks. The main goal is to see if symptoms improve.
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Active substance
Buteyko breathing exercises
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to manage chronic ear blockage in older adults.
What could go wrong
This is a very small early trial (40 people) with no blinding, so results may not be reliable or apply to everyone. The breathing technique may not help at all.
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Cairo University
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