Distractive Auditory Stimuli in the Form of Music in Individuals With COPD.

The article discusses a study which examined the effect of distractive auditory stimulus (DAS) in the form of music on exercise capacity, symptoms and health-related quality of life (HRQOL) in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Topics discussed include the findings which suggest that DAS may reduce symptoms of dyspnea and fatigue when applied during exercise training, but would not for overall dyspnea management.