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tptCarl · 12-12-2007, 10:34 AM

[QUOTE) Playing long, hard and high may invoke the Valsalva Maneuver whereby one may effect the fall in blood pressure resulting in dizziness and even fainting.

WOW !! Would you explain more about what it actually is and how to avoid this dreaded maneuver???

12-12-2007, 10:34 AM	#6 (permalink)
tptCarl New Friend Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Hagerstown,MD Posts: 30	Re: Trumpet Playing May Be Dangerous to Your Health. [QUOTE) Playing long, hard and high may invoke the Valsalva Maneuver whereby one may effect the fall in blood pressure resulting in dizziness and even fainting. WOW !! Would you explain more about what it actually is and how to avoid this dreaded maneuver???