Andrew wrote:
>I have a friend who is an accomplished oboeist, who has begun to
>>experience episodes of dizzyness whilst playing .
Would this not be a variation of Cough Syncope? When she blows , the
increase in intrathoracic pressure reduces venous return , cardiac
output and thus blood flow to brain. The fact that it is more frequent
at performances would suggest that anxitey heightens the process.
:Perhaps she should change her Oboe or ask our lists bass player , Hotch
for lessons ;-)
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