What is the cause of the pharynx be­coming dry, accompanied by a weak and easily tired voice, followed by hoarseness?

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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. 

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