Breathing exercise boosts lung function in young smokers, small study finds
NCT ID NCT07003893
First seen Nov 19, 2025 · Last updated Jun 24, 2026 · Updated 24 times
Summary
This study tested whether adding a specific breathing technique called diaphragmatic proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation to aerobic exercise could improve lung function and exercise capacity in young adults (ages 20-29) who smoke heavily. Forty participants were split into two groups: one did only aerobic exercises, while the other added the breathing exercise. The researchers measured lung function and chest expansion to see if the breathing exercise made a difference.
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Mohamed Saied Zidan
Cairo, 11571, Egypt
What this could mean
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Active substance
Diaphragmatic proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (a breathing exercise technique) plus aerobic exercises
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a simple, drug-free way to help young smokers improve their lung function and exercise capacity.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed trial with only 40 participants, so results may not apply to all smokers. The intervention is a breathing exercise, not a treatment for smoking addiction or lung disease.
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