Why laughter might be the best medicine for this condition

Jump to contentAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleNew research suggests incorporating laughter therapy into treatment plans can help ease breathing difficulties for people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). A clinical trial of 63 patients in Turkey found that 30-minute laughter therapy sessions three times a week performed on par with traditional pursed-lip breathing drills. Both laughter therapy and breathing exercises led to measurable improvements in respiratory function that persisted a month after the eight-week programme ended. Lead researcher Dr Goncagul Aldan explained that laughter exercises breathing muscles, promotes deeper exhalation, and triggers endorphin release for physical and emotional relief. Asthma + Lung UK welcomed the study presented at the European Respiratory Society Congress as an accessible self-management tool for the 1.7 million UK residents with COPD. In fullLaughter therapy offers new hope for millions in UK with common lung conditionMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

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