Salt mine rehab for older adults with breathing problems
Part of Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study tests if a special rehabilitation program in a salt mine can help people aged 65 and older who have chronic lung diseases breathe better and feel more energetic. The program includes exercises and time in a salt chamber, which may reduce inflammation and make breathing easier.
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Who can take part
- You are 65 years or older
- You have a long-term breathing condition (like COPD, asthma, or chronic bronchitis) that is stable (not flaring up)
- You are able to take part in exercise and visit an underground salt mine therapy center
- You understand the study and agree to take part by signing a consent form
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Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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