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From:  "John Messmer, M.D." <jjm23@p...>
"John Messmer, M.D." <jjm23@p...>
Date:  Fri Apr 13, 2001  2:48 am
Subject:  Re: [vocalist] Chronic Coughing


> Incidentally, does anyone (Dr. Messmer, perhaps?) know a good way to
> recover one's high notes after a series of bad asthma attacks?

A lot depends on why the top notes were lost: coughing induce edema, reflux
exacerbation, improperly inhaled steroids.

Without an exam, and assuming no pain, and assuming the asthma is cleared
up, inhaled steam can help a lot. Vocalizing gradually up to the higher
notes can keep the muscle tone up while allowing the folds to recover.

Patience.

John

John J. Messmer, M.D.
Assistant Professor, Family & Community Medicine
Penn State College of Medicine



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