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John Doe New Member
Joined: 14 Nov 2023 Posts: 2
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Posted: Fri Dec 15, 2023 8:35 pm Post subject: Choking Immunity |
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Hello, I am new to this forum and mainly just created an account to share an important piece of knowledge I just discovered.
I was choking on a piece of gum, but in my panic I instinctively contracted my abdominals, expelling the air similar to that of a C above the staff. To my surprise, the gum came shooting out. I was shocked at first, but then it all made sense. The Heimlich maneuver essentially acts to physically force the air out of a person's lungs, where the pressure forces the food particle out. However, I realized that trumpet players can do this by themselves nature of the resistance that is required to play trumpet, especially for high notes. It was at this moment that I realized trumpet players are immune to choking (as long as they don't panic and forget how to properly compress air). Training abs I guess would also help.
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If you are choking, force air as if you were playing a fortissimo C above staff. |
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LittleRusty Heavyweight Member
Joined: 11 Aug 2004 Posts: 12685 Location: Gardena, Ca
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Posted: Fri Dec 15, 2023 9:41 pm Post subject: |
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So the takeaway here is don’t swallow your gum, right?
Your epiphany only works if the lungs are full of air, not empty after an exhale. |
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John Doe New Member
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Posted: Fri Dec 15, 2023 10:47 pm Post subject: |
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Well, generally people always have a little bit of air left in their lungs. Or else technically, the Heimlich wouldn't work either. Plus, I'm sure we've all had to squeeze out high notes with a less-than-full breath.
Also, I don't think anyone ever intentionally chokes lol. |
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kehaulani Heavyweight Member
Joined: 23 Mar 2003 Posts: 9097 Location: Hawai`i - Texas
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Posted: Sat Dec 16, 2023 12:41 pm Post subject: |
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LittleRusty wrote: | So the takeaway here is don’t swallow your gum, right?
Your epiphany only works if the lungs are full of air, not empty after an exhale. | In that case, you don't swallow but you still suck? _________________ "If you don't live it, it won't come out of your horn." Bird
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Man Of Constant Sorrow Veteran Member
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