Dealing with illness

Morogan · Posted: Sat Nov 18, 2017 9:15 am Post subject: Dealing with illness

I've been down for a few days now with an upper respiratory infection and was wondering what others do when actually playing is impractical for reasons such as illness. I've been doing some isometrics, but I can't really do any mouthpiece buzzing because the increased airflow irritates my lungs/throat and kicks off a massive coughing fit.

Other than that, I've been catching up on my reading including Mac Gollehan's Embouchure Update which I purchased about the time I was getting sick. Any advice would be appreciated.
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Billy B · Posted: Sat Nov 18, 2017 9:26 am Post subject:

Listen
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chuck in ny · Posted: Sat Nov 18, 2017 10:34 am Post subject:

most issues should heal up within a week or two and many professionals will take that kind of rest from time to time typically when on vacation with the family.
if it takes longer ride it through and start back again slowly and with a lot of patience.
the only thing i do that would apply is the P.E.T.E. device. failing you owning one there is always the pencil. that's something right there.

JVL · Posted: Sat Nov 18, 2017 11:02 am Post subject:

hello,
best recovery wishes, first.
rest, don't play
best

Morogan · Posted: Sat Nov 18, 2017 2:35 pm Post subject:

As I said, I appreciate the suggestions. Thanks.
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RussellDDixon · Posted: Sat Nov 18, 2017 2:57 pm Post subject:

Rest and Relax ...
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Morogan · Posted: Sat Nov 18, 2017 3:32 pm Post subject:

Paul Tomashefsky · Posted: Sat Nov 18, 2017 6:33 pm Post subject: Illness

Last Spring / Summer (May-July) I was diagnosed with Pneumonia. It started off as just a Fever with night sweats. At first I thought I had the Neuro-Virus. Felt very nauseous, and had vertigo upon trying to get up and walk to the bathroom. Those initial symptoms left (week 2). I was able to go back to work (week 2). got sick again and finally had a chest X-Ray taken and was told I had Pneumonia. My advice is to REST, Rest, Rest. and do Mental practice, (fingering stuff) or ear training at the keyboard. Best of Luck. I lost some work those 3 weeks, but it's best to get the right treatment /recovery time. I was taking a nebulizer (inhaler) and Musinex to try and get rid of all the lung congestion. I couldn't walk up a flight of stairs without feeling like I was 85 years Old, and I'm only 57. Good Luck.
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Brad361 · Posted: Sat Nov 18, 2017 8:02 pm Post subject:

REST.

Seriously, a few days away from the horn may do you more good than harm.

There are not many of us who are at a level where not playing for a few days will be detrimental.

Brad

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Andy Del · Posted: Mon Nov 20, 2017 3:04 pm Post subject:

The best way to deal with illness is to recover. The trumpet is NOT necessary for life, but many other things are, or are mandated for a recovery. Taking a few days, a week or even a year off playing is not the end of the world.

I've been through 2 serious illnesses and you just do what you need to and restart playing when you can. We can all come back playing, but we need to be in one piece to do so. A URTI? Go to bed and get better, it's nothing to worry about. Once you are up and functioning, pick up the trumpet.

cheers

Andy
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Morogan · Posted: Mon Nov 20, 2017 7:50 pm Post subject:

Thanks to all for the well-wishes and advice.
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brandonkoehler · New Member Joined: 15 Jan 2016 Posts: 5

When in doubt, rest.