SMOKERS

This study looked at whether doing core muscle exercises can help heavy smokers breathe better. 90 smokers aged 20-45 who smoked at least 20 cigarettes a day were split into two groups: one did static (isometric) core exercises and the other did moving (isotonic) core exercises. …

This study examined 105 babies born to mothers who smoked or quit smoking during pregnancy. Researchers tracked health indicators like weight, height, development, and Apgar scores from birth up to 24 months. The goal was to see if babies exposed to tobacco had worse health than …

This study looked at how smoking changes the blood vessels in the retina, the light-sensitive tissue at the back of the eye. Forty healthy adults took part: 20 who smoked regularly and 20 who did not. Researchers used special eye scans to measure blood vessel size and function be…

This study looked at 90 adult smokers with breathing issues to see if a simple questionnaire called the CAT score could detect early airway problems before COPD develops. Participants completed the CAT survey, a walking test, and had their height and weight measured. The goal was…

This study looked at how different intensities of breathing muscle training affect heart rate, blood pressure, and muscle strength in 34 young male smokers aged 18-25. Participants did one session of inspiratory muscle training at varying levels. The goal was to measure immediate…