I have heard rumors that playing wind instruments especially saxophone might put you in a risk of getting lung cancer. I'm playin alto currently so I'm just being curious...is it true?
2007-09-22 18:12:34 · 6 answers · asked by tastesofheaven 3 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Music ➔ Jazz
No. It is a great myth.
You should be more concerned if you played either trumpet or any kind of the trombone family. These two instruments have the tendency of developing heart problems but only after several years of playing.
Do not believe that all players have the problem or risk. No. Only people with a physical disposition due to a heart history or gens, high stress, other medical conditions, etc...
Just in case, if you think you have a problem, don't waste time and check with your physician... But, do not worry, no relation whatsoever about cancer and saxophone.
2007-09-22 18:26:00 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I just did a Google search, which turned up a reference to an article describing a study in Spain which attempted to identify some risk factors for cancer. I just read the first part of the article (don't want to register for the site or buy it) but I gather that two of the people in their cancer group played wind instruments. Based on the orientation of this article it seems like the article is trying to say that playing a wind instrument gives greater cancer risk. But this is only one study and we're only talking about 2 people out of 132. I'd say you should share your concerns with your doctor, who can do a more thorough investigation of the topic for you.
http://oem.bmj.com/cgi/content/extract/60/2/143
2007-09-22 18:19:13 · answer #2 · answered by drshorty 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, playing saxophone on its own is not bad for your lungs or a cancer risk, but I gotta tell you, playing saxophone in crowded, smoky nightclubs sure is! I usually come home smelling like a dirty ashtray, so I cannot imagine what is getting into my lungs.
2007-09-24 05:27:54 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have heard of smoking causes lung cancer, but playing brass, or woodwind instruments. NO. I can't see that happening. That is like someone saying that playing the guitar will give you skin cancer.
2007-09-22 18:15:51 · answer #4 · answered by palerider_2006 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. Please, don't believe everything you hear. Playing saxophone actually more likely gives you better lung capacity. What's so different about playing wind instruments in terms of air flow that's to playing brass or singing?
2007-09-23 12:47:57 · answer #5 · answered by centreofclassicrock 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
yes it is
2007-09-22 18:15:52 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋