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by InstantLunch
(30 posts)
19 years ago

Painful mucus snot gunk

When I play for even 1/2 hr mucus begins to accumulate in the back of my throat and I can't hack it up no matter how hard I try. It also kind of hurts and it always leads to a massive headache and a runny nose. Why is this happening? It never happens during any other time than when I'm playing. I also don't drink any milk, so that can't be it. Thanks.

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  2. by kneejerk52
    (397 posts)
    19 years ago

    Re: Painful mucus snot gunk

    very interesting to say the least. never heard this before. are you breathing through you nose when you play?also you might get more response here with a different title approach than painful mucus snot gunk, some might not ever look thinking it's a hoax. and if you are breathing through yur nose quit it and draw to the diaphram. good luck.

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    1. by connsaxman_jim
      (2336 posts)
      19 years ago

      Re: Painful mucus snot gunk

      Actually, I've found that when I have a sinus infection, playing my sax seems to aggrevate it. Chances are you have a sinus infection, and you need to go to your doctor and get a decongestant and maybe some antibiotics. Clean your mouthpiece and reeds and soak them in bleach water to kill any of the germs and bacteria so you don't re-infect yourself. It should get better after a while.

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      1. by The_§ax
        (147 posts)
        19 years ago

        Re: Painful mucus snot gunk

        The same thing has happened to me when i have a cold or an infection. Go to your doctor

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        1. by EL Seano
          (255 posts)
          19 years ago

          Re: Painful mucus snot gunk

          ewwwww.

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        2. by brace_face
          (43 posts)
          19 years ago

          Re: Painful mucus snot gunk

          i second that, El Seano.

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        3. by Sax_Shark
          (134 posts)
          19 years ago

          Re: Painful mucus snot gunk

          third

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        4. by RoYrOy
          (51 posts)
          19 years ago

          Re: Painful mucus snot gunk

          Hey man I feel you, I think I'm allergic to air, because I always have snot gunk, allthough it's not painfull. When I warm up I have to cough up so much sh)$*t to play well. Get this, a friend of mine told me that my solo sounded congested!!!!!

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