The function of the glottis is to make several voicing sounds between the vocal folds when they vibrate. Voiceless consonants include the English h, f, s, p, t and k sounds. The glottis functions... The function of the glottis is to make several voicing sounds between the vocal folds when they vibrate. Voiceless consonants include the English h, f, s, p, t and k sounds.
Misophonia sufferers find these sounds more than just mildly annoying. Beginning in late childhood or early adolescence, the condition causes extreme anger, anxiety and terror when a trigger sound, such as chewing gum, is heard.
Usually I only have to deal with the occasional popping/clicking of my jaw when I eat. Sometimes, when I chew gum for a whole day, I do get some pain in my TMJ area. I usually just try to relax my jaw and not chew gum or any other hard foods.