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Harmonica playing (in my case, blowing) is quite the rage in the lung health world. We had a harmonica teacher come to our Better Breathers Club and explain the benefits. It actually exercises the diaphragm and I am sure other muscles that help us breathe. Then, at the Mayo Clinic in JAX, the Lung Transplant support group has a harmonica club. Then, I read an article recently in 'Bronchiecstasis News Today', touting the benefits of playing the harmonica. I did buy a harmonica 5 yrs ago and a beginner's music book. I moved shortly after the purchase and it is still packed in a box in the garage. As soon as it is no longer hotter than blazes outside, I will dig it out and give it a try!
For further reading on harmonica and choir therapy for lung health, I think you'll find this Connect discussion and the links to the articles and video inspiring and interesting.
- “Harmonica therapy” for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/harmonica-therapy-for-chronic-obstructive-pulmonary-disease/