Breathing exercises for moderate COPD
Part of Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study tests two breathing exercises—autogenic drainage and segmental breathing—to see if they help people with moderate COPD breathe easier. It may help you clear mucus and improve your lung function.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 40 to 60 years old
- You have moderate COPD (your doctor has told you this after a breathing test)
- You are not pregnant
- You do not have asthma, cancer, severe rheumatoid arthritis, or a neurological disorder that limits your daily life
- You can read and understand English or Urdu
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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