Singing songs by Elvis and The Beatles can help lung patients

Singing songs by Elvis Presley and The Beatles could do more than lift spirits – it might also improve the quality of life for patients with chronic lung diseases like COPD and ILD, according to new research. London (PA Media/dpa) – Singing songs by Elvis Presley and The Beatles could help patients with lung disease, a small new study suggests. Researchers found that group singing therapy online can help improve the quality of life among patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and interstitial lung disease (ILD). Experts from Monash University in Australia and the University of Cambridge in the UK examined data on 101 patients in Australia. Half were enrolled onto an online singing programme which took place over 12 weeks. The 90-minute sessions saw people guided through