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Gagging while playing clarinet caused by sinus problem?

Author: Noelene
Date: 2006-08-02 04:43

Hello

I have a question. Maybe there is somebody here with a similar problem or else a clarinet-playing doctor who will know what I am talking about.

Some days (like today), I can't practise my clarinet because each time I try to, I start gagging and sometimes throw up. I have a feeling that maybe this problem is related to my sinuses and a drip down the back of my throat? Of course, I could be way off base here. I don't eat straight before I clean my teeth either because this will also make me gag and throw up. My mouth also seems to produce a lot of saliva when playing and sometimes I need to constantly stop to swallow. (I am the type of person that the dentist has to constantly have the suction on for during treatment).

I am going to see my own doctor about this but she may not know what I am talking about since she doesn't play any sort of wind instrument herself. Also it would be nice to know whether this is a common problem or not.

Any advice will be accepted with thanks.

Have a nice afternoon, all!

Regards,
Noelene

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