Harmonica Used As Breathing Treatment

A hospital in Maryland is giving harmonicas and song books to kids with breathing problems.  Sinai Hospital has found that playing the harmonica helps the kids breathe better.  The treatment is being used on kids with asthma, pneumonia, and children in need of post-operative therapy.
It was an idea sparked by musician Buddy Wakefield, who said he'd used the harp with his brother who had Parkinson's disease. Wakefield said he discovered that the harmonica helped with pursing lips and diaphragmatic breathing.

The best part about the program is that the kids really seem to enjoy the treatment.

http://www.wbaltv.com/r/25517601/detail.html

Commenting is closed.

We hope you like this article!
Please help us grow by sharing:

Get Updates In Your Inbox

Free weekly emails, plus get access
to subscriber-only prizes.

We won't share your email. You can cancel at any time.


Email This Post to a Friend
"Harmonica Used As Breathing Treatment"

Separate multiple emails with a comma. Limit 5.

 

Success! Your email has been sent!

close window
neat stories? Like us on Facebook!
Close: I already like you guys!