Study finds singing these three songs could help treat lung disease
Researchers may have found a new lung disease treatment
- A new study suggests that online group singing therapy can significantly improve the quality of life for patients suffering from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and interstitial lung disease (ILD).
- Researchers from Monash University in Australia and the University of Cambridge found that participants in a 12-week online singing programme reported a 7.4-point higher quality of life score than those receiving usual care.
- Patients who attended eight or more singing sessions experienced an even greater improvement, with their quality of life score being 11 points higher, which researchers deemed a clinically important difference.
- Professor Natasha Smallwood noted that chronic breathlessness is a highly distressing symptom for which safe and effective treatments are scarce, positioning group singing as a promising non-medication option.
- Experts believe the positive effects may be due to better breath control, increased social connection, or improved mood, offering a valuable complementary approach for managing lung conditions.