This study is a pre-test post-test randomized controlled trial aimed at examining the effects of thyme oil inhalation on asthma control and respiratory parameters in patients with asthma. It will be conducted with 150 patients (intervention group = 50, placebo group = 50, control group = 50) in the pulmonary ward of a Training and Research Hospital in eastern Turkey. Patients will use either thyme oil-infused or placebo inhaler sticks, inhaling for eight breaths, three times a day for four days. The placebo group will receive an empty inhaler stick, while no intervention will be applied to the control group. Data will be collected from November 2024 to February 2025. The effects of thyme oil will be measured using the Asthma Control Test, Asthma Symptom and Respiratory Parameters Form, FEV1 (Forced Expiratory Volume in 1 second), and FEV1/FVC (Forced Expiratory Volume in 1 second to Forced Vital Capacity ratio) (Modified Tiffeneau-Pinelli index) values. Hypothesis: It is hypothesized that thyme oil inhalation will significantly improve respiratory function parameters and asthma control levels in patients with asthma.
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Asthma symptoms
Timeframe: From enrollment to the end of treatment at 4 days
Respiratory parameters
Timeframe: From enrollment to the end of treatment at 4 days
Asthma control
Timeframe: From enrollment to the end of treatment at 4 days
Respiratory parameters
Timeframe: From enrollment to the end of treatment at 4 days