Play a wind instrument to help your unhealthy lungs


By AGENCY

People with lung conditions like asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) or cystic fibrosis can improve their lung function by regularly playing wind instruments. — dpa

Few pick up music for their physical health, and yet, that’s precisely the reason to play instruments like the clarinet, didgeridoo and trumpet, according to experts.

Playing a wind instrument regularly can complement the treatment of a lung disease, says pulmonologist Dr Thomas Voshaar of Germany’s Association of Pneumological Hospitals (VPK).

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