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| Primary Author: |
Wolff, E.
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| Journal Title: |
ITA Journal
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| Date Published: |
1996 |
| Language: |
English
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| Category: |
Anatomical, Physiological & Historical Research
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| Key Words: |
medical toxicity brass performance musician |
| Full Citation: |
Wolff, Edward A. Medical Corner. (Toxicity in Brass for Brass Playing Musicians) ITA Journal 24, no. 2 (1996): 20. |
| Full Abstract: |
A review of medical literature finds that brass is a potential toxin, though it is an insignificant risk to brass playing musicians. Brass, particularly brass dust, is toxic to animals; however, contact with brass via playing a brass instrument should not result in any form of reaction. In rare cases, a hypertensive musician may develop a localized rash from contact with brass. Treatment options include avoidance through plating the exposed brass and steroidal cream. The rash manifests itself in a manner consistent with Herpes labialis. Observation will reveal the true cause of such rash. |
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