Laughter Therapy Comparable to Breathing Exercises for COPD Patients

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A recent scientific study has shown that light laughter exercises may help to improve breathing and mitigate some symptoms of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, suggesting that they can be used as a simple support tool along with the treatments used.

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Saturday 2026/09/12 Ankara - a recent scientific study showed that light laughter exercises can help improve breathing capacity and mitigate some symptoms among people with chronic pulmonary distress, opening the way for this type of exercise to be adopted as a simple support tool along with approved medical treatments and rehabilitation programs. The New York Post reported that the study, carried out by researchers from the School of Nursing at…

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A study presented at the European Respiratory Society conference reveals that targeted laughter therapy alleviates the symptoms of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) as well as traditional breathing exercises. This simple method helps to reduce shortness of breath and improves the overall quality of life of patients without additional medication.