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Vitamin D may improve lung function in people with COPD
In this meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials, supplementation with vitamin D or a mixture of various nutrients improved markers of lung function in adults with COPD.
Pulmonary rehabilitation for childhood asthma
Nanocurcumin for the treatment of cystic fibrosis in children
The best type of exercise for improving lung function in adults with asthma
Examine Database References
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- Sauna - Kunbootsri N, Janyacharoen T, Arrayawichanon P, Chainansamit S, Kanpittaya J, Auvichayapat P, Sawanyawisuth KThe effect of six-weeks of sauna on treatment autonomic nervous system, peak nasal inspiratory flow and lung functions of allergic rhinitis Thai patients.Asian Pac J Allergy Immunol.(2013-Jun)
- Sauna - Kikuchi H, Shiozawa N, Takata S, Ashida K, Mitsunobu FEffect of repeated Waon therapy on exercise tolerance and pulmonary function in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a pilot controlled clinical trial.Int J Chron Obstruct Pulmon Dis.(2014)
- Rhodiola Rosea - Yu H, Lei T, Su X, Zhang L, Feng Z, Dong M, Hou Z, Guo H, Liu JEfficacy and safety of three species of L. in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: A systematic review and meta-analysis.Front Pharmacol.(2023)
- N-Acetylcysteine - Ciofu O, Smith S, Lykkesfeldt JAntioxidant supplementation for lung disease in cystic fibrosis.Cochrane Database Syst Rev.(2019-Oct-03)
- N-Acetylcysteine - Jiang C, Zou J, Lv Q, Yang YSystematic review and meta-analysis of the efficacy of N-acetylcysteine in the treatment of acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.Ann Palliat Med.(2021-Jun)
- N-Acetylcysteine - Huang C, Kuo S, Lin L, Yang YThe efficacy of -acetylcysteine in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients: a meta-analysis.Ther Adv Respir Dis.(2023)
- Omega-3 Fatty Acids - Watson H, Stackhouse COmega-3 fatty acid supplementation for cystic fibrosis.Cochrane Database Syst Rev.(2020-Apr-10)
- Black seed - Han A, Shi DThe efficacy of Nigella sativa supplementation for asthma control: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled studies.Postepy Dermatol Alergol.(2021-Aug)