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Re: mouthpiece allergy...help!

Author: C2thew
Date: 2006-10-08 19:10

If she does have a serious allergy to mouthpieces concerning either latex or rubber, you might want to switch instruments as allergic reactions are extremely dangerous. Take for example the girl that was allergic to peanut butter that was on the news a while ago. she had kissed her boyfriend who had just eaten a peanut butter sandwich, and died from the swelling inside her throat. Now your daughter might not have such an extreme reaction as to this, but consider this. if she was marching on a hot day and somehow the particles from the mouthpiece seemed into her lungs, would she be able to recover from this? There are serious risks involved that might lead to complications.

though if latex is the problem, a crystal mouthpiece is probably a good solution.

but before you do go and buy a new mouthpiece/reed, take her to an allergy clinic and find out what she's allergic to. i dont think she'll like playing something that will make her feel miserable.

just my 2 cents.

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