Musicians take heed: Wind instruments need to be cleaned regularly to prevent the growth of fungi that can cause "bagpipe lung," say doctors who reported a rare, fatal case. The man played the bagpipes daily as a hobby, but he didn't take the instrument to Australia. "This is suggestive that wind instruments of any type could be contaminated with yeasts and moulds that act as a potential trigger for HP," and doctors should ask their patients if they play any wind instruments, the authors advise. Wind instruments like bagpipes need to be cleaned regularly to prevent fungi growth, doctors say. "Wind instrument players need to be aware of the importance of regularly cleaning their instruments and of potential risks," the article says.

Source: CBC News August 22, 2016 22:30 UTC