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Re: Clarinetists with Asthma

Author: Tony F
Date: 2017-12-17 03:43

I'm also an asthmatic. I had asthma as a child, but it vanished at puberty and didn't resurface for the next 50 years or so. Now it has recurred, but with the exception of one severe episode I have it under control. It does affect my playing, but not a great deal. I find that I can no longer play very long phrases in one breath and I have to be a bit more careful with getting as much air as possible.
What your are describing does not much resemble my experience of asthma. I wouldn't expect to see the effects on your embouchure as you describe them. I'm in no way qualified to comment on your symptoms, but they don't resemble mine. Where I live there are asthma clinics, and there are good online resources for asthma sufferers. Check them out and they will probably be able to direct you to your best local resources.

Tony F.

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