How to breathe: the opera singers helping asthma patients
- Posted on April 4, 2026
- By The Times
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In brief
The English National Opera implements an innovative therapeutic program utilizing breathing techniques from operatic training to support asthma management. This free initiative has benefited thousands of NHS patients, offering accessible respiratory wellness education. The program demonstrates how classical vocal performance methods can provide practical health benefits, combining artistic expertise with medical support to improve patients' quality of life and breathing control.
How to breathe: the opera singers helping asthma patients
English National Opera holds sessions for thousands of patients at no cost to the NHS. The chairman says it’s his proudest achievement
