Klarinet Archive - Posting 000135.txt from 1995/12

From: Michael D Moors - Alpena <mdmoors@-----.US>
Subj: Re: (no subject)
Date: Wed, 6 Dec 1995 17:23:38 -0500

Traugh,

I have seen this problem. I would send the student to the doctor because
the clarinet reed is just spreading a bacterial infection around her
mouth. It has nothing to do with saliva. I had the same problem with a
student last year and the doctor gave her some an ointment.

Mike Moors

On Wed, 6 Dec 1995, Traugh wrote:

> I have a beginning student that has developed a lower lip rash that has
> forced her to stop practicing clarinet. I have been told that it may be
> a reaction to saliva on her bottom lip. Has anyone else had a problem
> with this? What do I do? She shows alot of interest and I hate to lose
> her. Please Email responses to Traugh@-----.edu
>
>
> Cheers!
> DT
> Check out the Instrumental Music Resource Page
> http://www.fcasd.edu/per-hom/traugh/imrp.html
>