I have asthma and yes, it can be tough on the lungs for me. I find that I will have trouble playing loud for an extended amount of time. Also, on my old school horn, there was a mold, or mildew, I can't really remember, that was growing on the inside (gross, I know) that was actually making the asthma worse for me. I assume that you take a prevental asthma medicine as well. All I can say is that, yes, the horn can make asthma worse, but I wouldn't worry too much. Even if you take the Albuterol right before you start, that should get you through the entire time. I know that I always bring it to rehearsals, just in case. I hope this helps.
Mike Scheimer, Pittsburgh _______________________________________________ post: [EMAIL PROTECTED] set your options at http://music.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
