Air purifiers put to the test for COPD relief
NCT ID NCT04252235
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at whether using a HEPA air purifier at home can improve lung health in adults with a type of COPD called eosinophilic COPD. 178 people took part, with half getting real purifiers and half getting fake ones. The main goal was to see if the purifiers helped with lung function and quality of life.
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Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Boston, Massachusetts, 02215, United States
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