Kids With Cystic Fibrosis Breathe Easier Thanks To Video Games

A series of new video games for kids with cystic fibrosis not only helps them stick to treatment regimens, but also significantly improves breathing performance. Gamification to the rescue! One of the hardest parts of treating cystic fibrosis in children is convincing them to perform tedious breathing exercises required to keep airways clear. However, a new study that applies gamification techniques to cystic-fibrosis treatment indicates that specially made video games not only get children to perform breathing exercises–they also improves breathing performance when not playing games

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Kids With Cystic Fibrosis Breathe Easier Thanks To Video Games