@J-Jericho The teeth are not in the way of fun (have been playing since the third day after the operation) and the Corona overreaction has given me some more breathing space/time for my new physiology. My range is the same, tone is OK and articulation is "good enough for right now". I am switching between the modern C trumpet and the natural trumpet as far as exercizes go. As the healing process (and shrinkage of the gums) is not yet complete, there is a bit of wobble and pain sometimes. I am certainly not complaining.
Please do not interpret "Corona overreaction" as criticism of self quarantine! We know that there is a control group of endangered people and that the rest will get through. My problem is: not enough for the endangered and too much for the rest, as well as irresponsible coverage of the infection. The number "reported people with corona" is 100% bogus. We can not put that number into any perspective! Are we only testing the gravely ill (where the percent of deaths is high), or are we mostly testing the paranoid masses (where the percent of deaths are low)? Are we testing efficiently/methodically to measure what is really going on? What information do we have to tell the difference?
The current information that I have is that 50% of the infected have few if any symptoms and that between 2 and 5% with the infection will die. Due to eternal stupidity in the supply chains, many necessary tools to keep the doctors and nurses safe are not available due to irresponsible politicians, crazed masses and unscrupulous business people diverting things like masks and protective clothing to the "unworthy". The brainlessness of stockpiling toilet paper and sanitizer is alarming indeed. There are many reports of supplies being stolen from hospitals, doctors offices and even churches!
If one is that paranoid, stay home, order online. Use lots of soap (that does not seem to be stockpiled!). Keep your hands out of your face.
One glimmer of hope: there is research at the university of Marburg Germany that has shown CPAP machines as useful respirators once the patient has gotten through the most critical stage. That frees up the heavy duty equipment for more needy situations. There is also a second effort from Marburg to create additional "respiration aids" from readily available supplies (abu bags and masks). More for those that read german/trust Google Translate: https://www.uni-marburg.de/de/fb13/halbleiterphotonik/the-breathing-project/the-breathing-project
This is NOT a DIY forum activity. It is doctors responding creatively to a need!
