Did Beethoven suffer from asthma? — Pianoconcerto Forum

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July 23, 2013, 17:32

Did Beethoven suffer from asthma? I read that there are frequent references to a respiratory infection that afflicted him throughout his life and many allusions to his "weak chest".

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Ettore

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July 23, 2013, 17:56

"Music and Medicine. Medical Profiles of Great Composers" by John O'Shea

http://books.google....i asma?&f=false

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July 23, 2013, 19:30

Once in a while I quote myself:

http://beethovenedintorni.blogspot.it/p/1787-lacorte-di-bonn-decise-in.html

Stellina

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July 23, 2013, 20:33

Thank you