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HEALTH - In addition to making happy heart, sing it also helps overcome the problem of lung health. Those who have lung problems, such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) or bronchitis and emphysema have been recommended by doctors and physiotherapists to join the choir or singing group.
COPD can reduce lung function if it is not addressed properly. People with this condition usually have a cough that will not go away because the flow of air from the lungs is inhibited. Additionally, COPD patients also often experience shortness of breath.
With singing will help relieve the flow of air from the lungs. However, singing is not just a sound, but with breathing techniques.
The vocal exercises can be done while setting the respiratory system. So, not the origin of singing with loud noise or screaming that it can be exhausting breathing.
According to the British Lung Foundation, singing can increase lung capacity, breathing control, and strengthening the muscles of the respiratory system.
Dr Nicholas Hopkinson of Imperial College London said, in a study of 400 people, those who regularly practice singing had lung conditions better.
Not only the health of the lungs, according to Nicholas, singing at the same time to reduce stress in patients with lung disease. Join the singing group to make them socialize and increased confidence.
