Comparing breathing exercises for people with COPD
Part of Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study tests a breathing technique called pursed-lip breathing, where you breathe in through your nose and out slowly through pursed lips. The goal is to see if different ratios of how long you breathe in versus out (called I:E ratios) can improve your breathing and daily symptoms in COPD.
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Who can take part
- You have a diagnosis of stable COPD (no recent flare-ups)
- You are 40 years old or older
- You are able to follow instructions for breathing exercises
- You do not have severe heart disease (like heart failure or coronary artery disease)
- You do not have asthma-COPD overlap
- You do not have a current respiratory infection (like pneumonia)
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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