2:00:00 PM
Clergyman's
Sore Throat
Q. What is the cause of the pharynx becoming dry,
accompanied by a weak and easily tired voice, followed by hoarseness?
A. This
condition is probably due to chronic pharyngitis. Acute and chronic catarrh of
the pharynx are among the most common of all the forms of catarrhal disease.
What is known as "clergyman's sore throat" is a variety of pharyngeal
catarrh. Undoubtedly bad dietetic habits are
an important factor in the production of this condition.
The use of mustard, pepper, peppersauce, ginger,
vinegar, and various other condiments, and the excessive use of salt, sugar,
fats, and animal food must be set down among the predisposing causes. The disease is especially common in persons of sedentary habits. An out-of-door life, "The
simple life" in all respects is a pretty certain preventive of this
disease and a good measure of treatment.