Breathing exercises to prevent complications from flu-like illness
Part of Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study tests a simple set of breathing exercises to help prevent complications from flu-like illness. If you are an older adult with a recent cold or flu, this program might help you recover better and avoid worse problems.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are between 60 and 80 years old.
- You have a flu-like illness (cough with fever, plus muscle aches, sore throat, or headache) that started within the past 5 days.
- You have at least one chronic condition like high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, obesity, kidney disease, or you currently smoke.
- You are able to do breathing exercises (no physical limitations).
- You have regular access to WhatsApp and are willing to use it for the study.
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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