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  2. Valsalva maneuver - Wikipedia

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    During swallowing or yawning, several muscles in the pharynx (throat) elevate the soft palate and open the throat. One of these muscles, the tensor veli palatini, also acts to open the Eustachian tube. This is why swallowing or yawning is successful in equalizing middle ear pressure.

  3. Hypernasal speech - Wikipedia

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    Hypernasal speech is a disorder that causes abnormal resonance in a human's voice due to increased airflow through the nose during speech.It is caused by an open nasal cavity resulting from an incomplete closure of the soft palate and/or velopharyngeal sphincter (velopharyngeal insufficiency). [1]

  4. Yawn - Wikipedia

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    A yawn is a reflex in vertebrate animals characterized by a long inspiratory phase with gradual mouth gaping, followed by a brief climax (or acme) with muscle stretching, and a rapid expiratory phase with muscle relaxation, which typically lasts a few seconds.

  5. Throat clearing - Wikipedia

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    Throat clearing is a sound made at the back of the throat. [3] The act of clearing the throat causes the folds in the throat to vibrate similar to a cough so it may be harmful if it is continuously practiced. [4]

  6. 7 Reasons Why Your Throat May Be Sore—and How To Get ... - AOL

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    If you're finding yourself wondering, Why is my throat sore? Here, doctors reveal the most common culprits—plus how to get relief quickly. 7 Reasons for a Sore Throat 1. Viral infections.

  7. Faucalized voice - Wikipedia

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    During faucalized voice, the sides of pharynx expand outward and the larynx descends and tilts forward. The term "yawny voice" is appropriate to compare this voice quality to the physiological act of yawning. Its opposite is harsh voice, a vocal quality produced when the pharynx is contracted and the larynx raised.

  8. 3 money moves you can’t afford to skip before Trump takes office

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    Donald Trump will be assuming the office of U.S. president on Jan. 20, 2025, and his return to the role could usher in a wide variety of economic changes. Trump has promised to lower taxes, reduce ...

  9. Costco's Healthiest Prepared Foods to Start the New Year Right

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    Smoothies. While not exactly a prepared meal, Costco members can get a lot of mileage and variety out of its 0% fat Greek yogurt and frozen fruits and greens.