Scorching heat waves found to worsen breathing problems

NCT ID NCT07261774

Summary

This study aimed to understand how extreme heat waves and air pollution affect people with asthma and COPD. Researchers in Turkey followed 96 patients, measuring their lung function and symptoms during normal weather and again during heat waves. The goal was to gather evidence on how these environmental factors impact disease control and quality of life.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Mersin University Faculty of Medicin

    Mersin, Mersin, Turkey (Türkiye)

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