Breathing Exercises for Early-Stage COPD
Part of Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study tests whether two types of breathing exercises—pursed lip breathing (slowing your breath) and alternate nostril breathing—can improve lung function and quality of life in people with mild COPD. You'll learn and practice these techniques to see if they help you breathe better.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You have been diagnosed with Grade I COPD (early stage, with FEV₁ greater than 80% of predicted)
- You are between 40 and 65 years old
- You are able to follow spoken instructions and perform breathing exercises
- You have not had a respiratory infection or COPD flare-up in the past 4 weeks
- You do not have orthopedic problems (bone, joint, or muscle issues) that prevent you from sitting or breathing exercises
- You have not had chest or belly surgery recently
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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