The integrated brain network that controls respiration

F Krohn, M Novello, RS van der Giessen, CI De Zeeuw… - Elife, 2023 - elifesciences.org
Respiration is a brain function on which our lives essentially depend. Control of respiration
ensures that the frequency and depth of breathing adapt continuously to metabolic needs. In …

Is song processing distinct and special in the auditory cortex?

I Harris, EC Niven, A Griffin, SK Scott - Nature Reviews Neuroscience, 2023 - nature.com
Is the singing voice processed distinctively in the human brain? In this Perspective, we
discuss what might distinguish song processing from speech processing in light of recent …

Model calculations of aerosol transmission and infection risk of COVID-19 in indoor environments

J Lelieveld, F Helleis, S Borrmann, Y Cheng… - International Journal of …, 2020 - mdpi.com
The role of aerosolized SARS-CoV-2 viruses in airborne transmission of COVID-19 has
been debated. The aerosols are transmitted through breathing and vocalization by infectious …

[HTML][HTML] Airborne transmission of virus-laden aerosols inside a music classroom: Effects of portable purifiers and aerosol injection rates

SR Narayanan, S Yang - Physics of Fluids, 2021 - pubs.aip.org
The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has shifted attention to the airborne transmission of
exhaled droplet nuclei within indoor environments. The spread of aerosols through singing …

Aerosol emission in professional singing of classical music

D Mürbe, M Kriegel, J Lange, H Rotheudt… - scientific reports, 2021 - nature.com
In this study, emission rates of aerosols emitted by professional singers were measured with
a laser particle counter under cleanroom conditions. The emission rates during singing …

The role of the pelvic floor in respiration: a multidisciplinary literature review

KE Gordon, O Reed - Journal of Voice, 2020 - Elsevier
Objective To conduct an interdisciplinary literature review on the function of the pelvic floor
musculature during respiration and its role in phonation, particularly singing. Study Design …

Singing for adults with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

RJ McNamara, C Epsley, E Coren… - Cochrane Database …, 2017 - cochranelibrary.com
Background Singing is a complex physical activity dependent on the use of the lungs for air
supply to regulate airflow and create large lung volumes. In singing, exhalation is active and …

[HTML][HTML] Use of Singing for Lung Health as an alternative training modality within pulmonary rehabilitation for COPD: a randomised controlled trial

M Kaasgaard, DB Rasmussen… - European …, 2022 - Eur Respiratory Soc
Background Pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) is a cornerstone in chronic obstructive pulmonary
disease (COPD) management. However, PR adherence is generally low, and barriers …

The impact of respiratory exercises on voice outcomes: a systematic review of the literature

M Desjardins, HS Bonilha - Journal of Voice, 2020 - Elsevier
Introduction The role of respiratory exercises in voice therapy remains unclear as many
patients do not need extensive breath support to meet their voice demands. However, since …

Acoustics of breath noises in human speech: Descriptive and three-dimensional modeling approaches

R Werner, S Fuchs, J Trouvain, S Kürbis… - Journal of Speech …, 2024 - pubs.asha.org
Purpose: Breathing is ubiquitous in speech production, crucial for structuring speech, and a
potential diagnostic indicator for respiratory diseases. However, the acoustic characteristics …