Speaking as an asthmatic, I would suggest starting with something a little less hardcore than a digeridoo- perhaps a reed instrument like a clarinet, oboe, saxophone or the like would be better to start with. That'll give significant resistance, so strengthening the throat & lungs and furthering breath control, without being demoralising. Starting too big could even potentially do harm.
Additionally, in aboriginal culture it is actually only men that are allowed to play digeridoo. It's apparently quite spiritually offensive for women to play. I'm not sure if that consideration for the culture is important to your friend, not being aboriginal (or indeed even living in the country).
Personally, for an asthmatic, I would actually recommend taking up lap swimming. It does wonders for one's breath control, lung capacity, throat strength, and as a bonus you'll get fit too. There are very few allergens around when swimming so most asthmatics will find they don't have bad reactions.
The double whammy of swimming and a moderate wind instrument would have your friend feeling like a whole new person.
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Date: 2010-01-31 10:21 pm (UTC)Additionally, in aboriginal culture it is actually only men that are allowed to play digeridoo. It's apparently quite spiritually offensive for women to play. I'm not sure if that consideration for the culture is important to your friend, not being aboriginal (or indeed even living in the country).
Personally, for an asthmatic, I would actually recommend taking up lap swimming. It does wonders for one's breath control, lung capacity, throat strength, and as a bonus you'll get fit too. There are very few allergens around when swimming so most asthmatics will find they don't have bad reactions.
The double whammy of swimming and a moderate wind instrument would have your friend feeling like a whole new person.