INFO - On Sjogren's syndrome and hoarseness

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About.com: Arthritis

Guide to Sjogren's syndrome

Excerpt:

Hoarseness

Hoarseness can develop if your vocal cords become inflamed as part of

the disease or become irritated from throat dryness or coughing.

To prevent further strain on your vocal cords, try not to clear your

throat before speaking. Instead, take a sip of water, chew gum, or

suck on candy. Or else make an " h " sound, hum, or laugh to gently

bring the vocal cords together so you can get sound out. Clearing your

throat does the same thing, but it is hard on the vocal cords, and you

want to avoid irritating them further.

http://arthritis.about.com/od/sjogrens/ss/sjogrens_7.htm

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