PT - JOURNAL ARTICLE AU - Adam Lewis AU - Keir Elmslie James Philip AU - Adam Lound AU - Phoene Cave AU - Juliet Russell AU - Nicholas S Hopkinson TI - The physiology of singing and implications for ‘Singing for Lung Health’ as a therapy for individuals with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease AID - 10.1136/bmjresp-2021-000996 DP - 2021 Nov 01 TA - BMJ Open Respiratory Research PG - e000996 VI - 8 IP - 1 4099 - http://bmjopenrespres.bmj.com/content/8/1/e000996.short 4100 - http://bmjopenrespres.bmj.com/content/8/1/e000996.full SO - BMJ Open Resp Res2021 Nov 01; 8 AB - Singing is an increasingly popular activity for people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Research to date suggests that ‘Singing for Lung Health’ may improve various health measures, including health-related quality-of-life. Singing and breathing are closely linked processes affecting one another. In this narrative review, we explore the physiological rationale for ‘Singing for Lung Health’ as an intervention, focusing on the abnormalities of pulmonary mechanics seen in COPD and how these might be impacted by singing. The potential beneficial physiological mechanisms outlined here require further in-depth evaluation.No data are available. Not applicable.