This is a remarkable story. I've never before heard of a lung-transplant recipient taking up piping. Playing the pipes may well help her develop the capacity of her new lungs, though. I have known several serious asthmatics whose condition has improved markedly through playing bagpipes. A couple of them even took up piping on the recommendation of their doctors, but these were 10- or 12-year-old kids. It's tough enough for adults in their forties to take up the great highland bagpipe without the added complications this woman has. More power to her!