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Why Laughter May Be Good Medicine for COPD
A report suggests laughter could benefit people living with COPD, the chronic lung disease that makes breathing difficult. The idea is that laughing exercises the lungs and airways while also easing stress and improving mood, which may help patients cope with their condition. The claim has drawn attention as patients and doctors look for simple, low-cost ways to support standard COPD treatment.
Why now: People are discussing whether something as simple as laughter could genuinely help manage a serious chronic lung disease.
Evidence
- Why Laughter May Be Good Medicine for COPD · Medscape
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