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Reflux symptoms in wind instrument players.

G Cammarota¹, G Masala, R Cianci

¹Institute of Internal Medicine, Catholic University of Medicine and Surgery, Rome, Italy. gcammarota@rm.unicatt.it

Alimentary Pharmacology & Therapeutics

|December 5, 2009

Summary

Orchestral wind instrument players experience more gastro-oesophageal reflux symptoms, such as heartburn, compared to other musicians. This study highlights a potential occupation-related health risk for wind players.

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Area of Science:

Gastroenterology
Occupational Health
Music Medicine

Background:

A hypothesis suggested that orchestral wind instrument players have an increased susceptibility to gastro-oesophageal reflux.
This study investigated potential occupation-related health risks in musicians.

Purpose of the Study:

To compare the prevalence of reflux symptoms between wind instrument players and players of other musical instruments.
To identify if playing wind instruments is associated with a higher risk of gastro-oesophageal reflux.

Main Methods:

A survey was conducted among 1083 musicians from 21 Italian orchestras.
Data collected included reflux symptoms, individual characteristics, and lifestyle habits.
Statistical analysis used crude and adjusted prevalence rate ratios (PRR) to control for confounding factors.

Main Results:

Wind instrument players reported a significantly higher prevalence of heartburn compared to other musicians (adjusted PRR 1.23).
A trend towards higher prevalence of regurgitation was observed in wind instrument players (adjusted PRR 1.22).
Players of flute and double-reed instruments appeared to have a greater risk of reflux symptoms.

Conclusions:

Orchestral wind instrument players exhibit a higher prevalence of typical reflux symptoms than musicians playing other instruments.
The findings suggest a link between playing wind instruments and increased risk of gastro-oesophageal reflux.