Can you imagine trying to sing when every single breath is a battle?

Follow the remarkable journey of 18 singers with respiratory problems who banded together for a final performance at New York City's famous Apollo Theater.

Health technology company Philips put together the "Breathless Choir" to help these singers "discover a new sense of independence and freedom."

Introducing The Philips Breathless Choir

Pitch Battle judge Gareth Malone stepped in as choirmaster to direct and guide the group.

Struggles From Day One

"Singing comforts, consoles, amuses and it's so simple," Malone says. "It's just you and your voice and your breath."

Singing From A Health Standpoint

Professor Sairam Parthasarathy of the University of Arizona says, "The respiratory muscles could be exercised by singing -- that's only going to improve their capacity."

The Final Performance

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