Can breathing exercises tame childhood asthma?
NCT ID NCT05793866
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looked at whether the Buteyko breathing technique can help control asthma and improve quality of life in children aged 7 to 12. Sixty-five children with asthma participated, learning specific breathing exercises. The goal was to see if this non-drug approach could reduce symptoms and help kids feel better day-to-day.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Buteyko breathing technique (a behavioral breathing exercise)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to help children manage asthma symptoms and improve their daily life.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study with 65 children, so results may not apply to all kids with asthma. Breathing exercises are not a replacement for standard asthma medications.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Balcali Hospital Adana
Adana, Turkey (Türkiye)
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Çukurova Üniversitesi Balcalı Hastanesi
Adana, Turkey (Türkiye)