Yoga for childhood asthma: small lung-function gains, no real-world impact
breath · Examine.com Study Summaries — June 8–15, 2026 · 2026
Meta-analysis of 5 RCTs in 480 children with asthma: 12 weeks of yoga + meds vs. meds alone produced 1–5 percentage-point spirometry improvements — but no change in symptoms, QoL, or medication use.
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Meta-analysis of 5 RCTs in 480 children with asthma: 12 weeks of yoga + meds vs. meds alone produced 1–5 percentage-point spirometry improvements — but no change in symptoms, QoL, or medication use.
- yoga
- asthma
- children
- lung function
- breathing