[Dixielandjazz] Throat Pouch

[harold troughton]

Hi Posters. 
 A couple of years ago  much to my alarm I was dignosed with a rare throat condition -"Pharyngeal Pouch".

 this is a kind of hernia occurring at the top if the esophoghus 

 My consultant told me the condition was associated with trumpet  players, & the elderly 
Surprise . Surprise!!  I have been blowing my clarinet & saxes for nearly 60 years (With breaks for food etc) joke.

 This throat problem can be helped by non invasive surgery these days and I had mine stapled making it easier to live with.
 
 Here in the UK only one case  in 100,000 per year is  reported.
 I would love to hear of any other victims of this occupational hazard and to compare notes with fellow sufferers 

 I understand that Randy Sanke That great Chicago tpt had this when he was a teenager.

   Any info would be gratefully received. (Yes I continue blowing)

          Harold Troughton. Blue Magnolia JO Liverpool.


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