"Didgeridoo"

[Sparticus]

I was wondering if there are any didgeridoo players out there and if they have noticed any improvements to there sleep apnea. pro's are saying that its does wonders to help with your apnea's and was contemplating buying one.

[Sleep2Snore]

So was I, but more because I just fancied playing one to annoy the neighbours
Breathing takes a lot of practice.
I was talking to a player and it is quite difficult to master.
But once mastered you can't go. out and beg

[dravidio]

This is an old one - and it is based on a small study that was done in Australia a few years ago. The study concluded that there were benefits - and I wondered at the time if this was true of other wind instrument players.

[Sleep2Snore]

I think it may be one of those tall tales!
Maybe invented be an Austrailian to sell them
Who knows? I can't see it working, but I don't know anyone that has tried it.

Sparticus can't be our test subject

[Sparticus]

According to the pro's no other instrument would work as only the didgeridoo works the muscles needed. Strange....

Didgeridoo sleep apnea and snoring? How does playing help?
Researchers in Switzerland examined 25 patients who suffered from snoring and moderate obstructive sleep apnea syndrome, both common sleep disorders. Half the group were given daily 15 to 30 minute lessons in playing the didgeridoo. The study, published in the British Medical Journal's online edition found that those who played didgeridoo over a four-month trial period saw a significant improvement in their daytime sleepiness and apnea. Their partners also reported less disturbance from snoring. The researchers said training the upper airways through the breathing techniques required to play the didgeridoo was behind the improvement. "Our results may give hope to many people with moderate obstructive sleep apnea syndrome and snoring, as well as their partners," the report's authors said.

[Sleep2Snore]

The word here is Moderate.
However when you sleep your musles relax.
I can't see it working for more than mild sufferers.
Go on Sparty, prove me wrong.
You could take it to the top of a hill and give us a tune Ooooo

[Sparticus]

The word here is Moderate.
However when you sleep your musles relax.
I can't see it working for more than mild sufferers.
Go on Sparty, prove me wrong.
You could take it to the top of a hill and give us a tune Ooooo

They will think the aussies have moved in on Ben Nevis lol