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The physiology of singing and implications for 'Singing for Lung Health' as a therapy for individuals with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
Lewis, Adam; Philip, Keir Elmslie James; Lound, Adam; Cave, Phoene; Russell, Juliet; Hopkinson, Nicholas S.
  • Lewis A; Department of Health Sciences, Brunel University London, London, UK Adam.Lewis@brunel.ac.uk.
  • Philip KEJ; National Heart and Lung Institute, Imperial College London, London, UK.
  • Lound A; Patient Experience Research Centre, Imperial College London, London, UK.
  • Cave P; Department of Health Sciences, Brunel University London, London, UK.
  • Russell J; Department of Health Sciences, Brunel University London, London, UK.
  • Hopkinson NS; National Heart and Lung Institute, Imperial College London, London, UK.
BMJ Open Respir Res ; 8(1)2021 11.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1515306
ABSTRACT
Singing is an increasingly popular activity for people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Research to date suggests that 'Singing for Lung Health' may improve various health measures, including health-related quality-of-life. Singing and breathing are closely linked processes affecting one another. In this narrative review, we explore the physiological rationale for 'Singing for Lung Health' as an intervention, focusing on the abnormalities of pulmonary mechanics seen in COPD and how these might be impacted by singing. The potential beneficial physiological mechanisms outlined here require further in-depth evaluation.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive / Singing Type of study: Experimental Studies / Reviews Limits: Humans Language: English Year: 2021 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: Bmjresp-2021-000996

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive / Singing Type of study: Experimental Studies / Reviews Limits: Humans Language: English Year: 2021 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: Bmjresp-2021-000996