Iamthatneworleansgal

This makes me so happy to read! I am a music therapist who pretty regularly works with kids who have CF. One of the primary modalities I use to assist with breath support/lung capacity/moving the phlegm (not the best wording😊) is playing the harmonica. It really helps the kiddos. I can see their blood oxygen saturation level rise pretty immediately, and their lung functioning improves as evidenced by their peak flow meter.

I'm so glad you've not only found the joy in playing an instrument, but also realize its extraordinary health benefits! Keep on keepin' on, fellow musician! I wish you the best!

It's never too late! They offer masters equivalency programs! :-) But yes. Music is the great motivator. Why struggle with those shake-vests and peak flow meters when you can sing or play an instrument and accomplish a lot of the same goals?! Not to say that the medical interventions aren't absolutely important and necessary, but if you can do other things, like play a wind instrument or sing, then why not? Right?

Good on you for sticking with your instrument. I'm sure that your lungs are stronger for it, and the emotional benefits of music are innumerable!