Research advances in non-pharmacological interventions in pediatric asthma

Wei-Rui WANG, Wang PENG, Xiang-Rong ZHENG

Chinese Journal of Contemporary Pediatrics ›› 2026, Vol. 28 ›› Issue (4) : 502-507.

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Chinese Journal of Contemporary Pediatrics ›› 2026, Vol. 28 ›› Issue (4) : 502-507. DOI: 10.7499/j.issn.1008-8830.2512003
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Research advances in non-pharmacological interventions in pediatric asthma

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Bronchial asthma (asthma) is the most common chronic inflammatory airway disease in children. Traditional pharmacotherapy achieves a disease control rate of less than 60%, and limitations such as poor treatment adherence and drug-related adverse reactions exist. With the development of life-course health management, pediatric asthma care has shifted from single-drug therapy to diversified, comprehensive management that integrates non-pharmacological interventions. Studies indicate that approaches such as breathing training, exercise training, and music therapy can act synergistically with medications to improve symptom control, enhance quality of life, and optimize lung function indices. This review summarizes the classifications, current research status, clinical efficacy, and limitations of non-pharmacological therapies for pediatric asthma, providing a reference for the rational clinical implementation of these interventions.

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Bronchial asthma / Non-pharmacological therapy / Breathing training / Exercise training / Music therapy

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Wei-Rui WANG , Wang PENG , Xiang-Rong ZHENG. Research advances in non-pharmacological interventions in pediatric asthma[J]. Chinese Journal of Contemporary Pediatrics. 2026, 28(4): 502-507 https://doi.org/10.7499/j.issn.1008-8830.2512003

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