Some people are more fragile than others of the larynx . They chained laryngitis and the associated extinctions of voice. Like other chronic ENT problems, this aphonia can result from food intolerances . These alter the intestinal barrier and promote the passage of undesirable food molecules into the body. This triggers immune and inflammatory reactions that affect our weak points. There is much talk of wheat gluten intolerance and milk protein to explain the fragility of the intestinal barrier, but stress is also involved.

What to do to prevent the extinction of voice on waking?

- We talk to his doctor, just to verify that it is not about a gastro-oesophageal reflux at night which would be the cause of our extinction of voice . The extended position promotes the recovery to the larynx of digestive acids and this can damage our vocal cords that have difficulty functioning on waking. In general, the doctor then advises an anti-acid drug from the family of proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) that also exists without a prescription. Then you can ask the pharmacist for advice.

- Your doctor is asked to have a blood test for food intolerance . And, if necessary, we exclude the offending foods for a few months. This time usually allows for improvement or healing.

- One wonders about the possible psychological causes of the aphonia . What may be left of our throat to the point of leaving us speechless?

Thanks to Martine Depondt-Gadet, homeopathic doctor in Paris, and to Katia Bielli, aromatherapist in Paris.