Author: clarinetguy ★2017
Date: 2017-09-13 07:18
This subject comes up very now and then, but it doesn't seem to generate a lot of discussion. It's happened to me as well, although it never used to.
It's possible that a lack of saliva is one cause. Some medications, the normal aging process, and other things can do it. Perhaps a resistant mouthpiece/reed combination causes strain on throat muscles--and a dry cough to go with it.
This problem has caused me to cut back on practicing, although I've found it's more of an issue in during the winter. I always keep water nearby, and sip frequently. After practice, I chew xylitol gum. In fact, Michele Gingras recommends keeping chewing gum ("to moisten the mouth after a concert") in an equipment pouch (along with other supplies) in her book, Clarinet Secrets.
There are physicians, dentists, and nurses who frequently respond to questions of this type, and it would be interesting to read their comments.
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