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Thread #127460 Message #3044485
Posted By: Joybell
01-Dec-10 - 05:39 PM
Thread Name: Why do I cough when I sing?
Subject: RE: Why do I cough when I sing?
No! you don't want drying up. That's not what this syndrome is about.
The science behind this well-documented disease is the place to start.
Sjogren's syndrome is an auto immune disease affecting the moisture-producing cells of the body. Notably the cells in the salivary glands and the cells producing tears. (Sometimes other wide-spread areas in the body causing damage to any of the body's systems.)
The important point to note about Sjogren's syndrome is that the amount of fluid taken in has no affect on the symptoms. (For other reasons you need to drink when you're thirsty and keep yourself sensibly hydrated).
Topical, symptomatic solutions give some reief but are short-lived. SMALL sips of fluid frequently, sucked sweets (eye drops for sore, dry eyes.)
I'm a singer who has been living with this syndrome for a long time. It's good not to feel so alone so thank you Virginia for bring this up. Good luck.
Cheers, Joy