Simple breathing drill shows promise for asthmatic children
NCT ID NCT07169071
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether adding a special breathing exercise, called expiratory muscle training, to standard chest physiotherapy helps children with asthma. Thirty children aged 8 to 18 were randomly assigned to either standard care or standard care plus the breathing exercise, done at home twice daily for 8 weeks. Researchers measured lung function, muscle strength, and asthma control to see if the extra training made a difference.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Expiratory muscle training using a threshold device
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple, home-based exercise program to help children with asthma breathe better and control symptoms.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed trial with only 30 participants, so results may not apply to all children. The training requires daily effort, and benefits may be modest.
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Istanbul Atlas University
Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)