sleep apnea improved by didgeridoo playing?

new-to-BiPAP · Post by **new-to-BiPAP** » Fri Aug 01, 2008 7:11 pm

I came across this while looking into getting a learning to play the didgeridoo (an Australian musical instrument). I may try it...not because it might cure me...but because I kind of want to learn the instrument and am curious. Just incase anyone is interested...there has been a study on it.

http://www.bmj.com/cgi/content/full/332/7536/266

It is a Randomised controlled trial but I don't remember what the numbers mean for statistically significant. I just read the post of that guy trying to sell exercises for $20 or so and forgot I had read about this. Please don't get mad at me...I'm not trying to make any money. Just thought it was interesting!

Goofproof · Post by **Goofproof** » Fri Aug 01, 2008 8:19 pm

They have it all wrong, Sleep Apnea improves didgeridoo playing. Jim

It also causes loss of sleep for listeners.

crossfit · Post by **crossfit** » Fri Aug 01, 2008 8:33 pm

Don't worry, we won't get mad at you. As you said, your not trying to make money. Sharing what research we find is useful to all of us.

Edit: I happen to love the sound of the dideridoo. I find it soothing. My daughter played one for a few years. Maybe I will find her didge since she doesn't play it anymore and see what happens. It can't hurt and I love the sound. Besides, its another really odd thing I can do to confirm to you all that I must be from California.

goose · Post by **goose** » Fri Aug 01, 2008 11:05 pm

Wow -- Boulder Creek. I sure miss that part of the world!!! I lived in BC for about 22-23 years in the 70's, 80's and 90's......Up Two Bar Road and on RiverView.....
Actually will be in Felton mid August.....
I realllllly miss the salt air from the ocean. I'm in the Sierra Foothills now.

Anyway -- I've read that the didgeridoo playing will strengthen some of the muscles in the throat and will help apnea but not cure it..... I too really like the sound of the digi -- I may take it up one day myself!!!

cheers
goose

crossfit · Post by **crossfit** » Fri Aug 01, 2008 11:18 pm

I love it here. I grew up in Los Angeles and it just wasn't right for me. Living in the redwoods for me, is like putting a fish back into its water. Its just the right ecosystem.

Especially now that I can sleep - 10 days and counting!

Woody3 · Post by **Woody3** » Wed Feb 18, 2009 1:39 am

Besides seeing an article about the didgeridoo I saw another article about some exercises to tone the
soft pallet. Well I had an oddball idea what would be the result of using a full face cpap mask while awake
but instead of using a positive pressure have it connected to a negative pressure. I wonder if we could tone
the muscles that keep the airway open this way?

sleep apnea improved by didgeridoo playing?

sleep apnea improved by didgeridoo playing?

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