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.
Mouth irritation. The irritation can be caused by: 1  Biting your cheek, tongue or lip. 2  Wearing braces or another type of dental apparatus, or having a sharp broken tooth. 3  Chewing tobacco. 4  Burning one's mouth from hot food or drinks. 5  Having gum disease (gingivitis) or other mouth infection.