Balloon breathing exercises for asthma patients
Part of Immune system & allergy, Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This trial tests whether doing balloon-blowing exercises in a specific lying position can improve lung function in people with mild asthma. It may help you breathe easier.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 59 years old.
- You have mild asthma (grade 1 or 2 on a standard severity scale).
- You have some shortness of breath (grade 1 to 4 on a breathing scale).
- You do not have severe or unstable asthma.
- You have no other serious heart or lung conditions, recent chest surgery, or pregnancy.
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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