ASTHMA (DIAGNOSIS)

This study tested whether training local health workers in 80 remote Indian villages could lower death rates among adults aged 16-60. Over 72,000 people took part. The workers provided education, treatment, and referrals for conditions like high blood pressure, diarrhea, pneumoni…

This study tested a cold air breathing challenge in 60 adults (healthy volunteers and asthma patients) to see if it can safely tell the difference between asthma and normal lungs. Researchers measured lung function and symptoms after the test. The goal is to develop a more reliab…

This study compared two types of stretching exercises—intercostal and thoracic cage—in 56 adults with asthma. The goal was to see if these stretches could improve chest expansion, reduce shortness of breath, and increase oxygen levels. Participants were clinically stable and did …

This study looked at how extreme heat waves and air pollution impact people with asthma and COPD. Researchers in Mersin, Türkiye, followed 96 adults with these lung conditions, measuring their lung function, airway inflammation, and symptoms during normal weather and during heat …

This study looked at over 30,000 adults admitted to hospitals in Maryland to understand why some patients wait in the emergency room even after being admitted (called boarding). Researchers wanted to find out which patients are more likely to board, how boarding increases healthc…

This study looked at whether a person's muscle strength can help doctors choose the right asthma inhaler. 80 newly diagnosed asthma patients were randomly given either a dry powder inhaler or a metered dose inhaler. Researchers measured lung function, breathing muscle strength, a…

This study surveyed 500 parents of children with asthma or allergic rhinitis to see how much they know about air quality and pollution. The goal was to create a tool that measures awareness and understanding. The results will help identify gaps in knowledge and guide future educa…

This study created and tested a new questionnaire called the Asthma Health Literacy Scale for Children (AHLSC) for kids aged 8-12 with asthma. 196 children completed the 19-question survey online. The scale is a valid and reliable way to measure how much children understand about…