Can Diver-Style breathing clear your stuffy nose?

NCT ID NCT07455968

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looks at whether a breathing technique used by free divers can reduce symptoms of allergic rhinitis, like nasal congestion and sneezing. Thirty adults with persistent allergies will practice the 40-minute breathing sessions. Researchers will measure symptom scores, nasal airflow, and other markers to see if the training helps.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

free diving breathing training

What this could lead to

If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to reduce nasal congestion and other allergy symptoms.

What could go wrong

This is a very small early study with only 30 people, so results may not apply widely. The breathing technique may be hard to do correctly or may not help everyone.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

allergic rhinitis Rhinitis, Allergic

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Faculty of Sports Science, Chulalongkorn University

    Bangkok, Bangkok, 10330, Thailand