Breathing technique may ease ear issues in teens exposed to smoke

NCT ID NCT07236580

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: Cairo University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether adding Buteyko breathing exercises to a smoking hygiene program can improve Eustachian tube function and lung health in 40 teens who are regularly exposed to secondhand smoke at home. Participants will practice the breathing technique daily for 6 months. The goal is to see if this simple approach can reduce ear discomfort and support better breathing.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Buteyko breathing technique plus smoking hygiene education
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a simple breathing exercise to improve ear and lung function in teens exposed to secondhand smoke.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage trial with only 40 participants, so results may not apply widely. The outcomes rely on questionnaires and lung tests, which may not show clear benefits.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

eustachian tube disorder Tobacco Smoking

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

EUSTACHIAN TUBE DYSFUNCTION TOBACCO SMOKING

Contacts and locations

Locations

Cairo University
RECRUITING

Giza, Dokki, Egypt

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