It’s normal to have a hoarse voice here and there. But if you find that you’re regularly raspy, you could be dealing with a condition called laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR), a.k.a. “silent reflux.” For ...
Laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR), otherwise known as silent reflux, is a form of acid reflux. The esophagus (food tube) has special rings of muscle (sphincters) at the top and the bottom. If the ...
A close look at findings from a randomized, placebo-controlled trial show that the proton-pump inhibitor rabeprazole provided benefit in treating gastroesophageal — but not laryngopharyngeal — ...
When reflux disease involves the larynx or pharynx, it is referred to as laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR) or extraesophageal reflux, rather than gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Laryngopharyngeal ...
Recurrent throat pain without fever may not be an infection. Learn how acid reflux and silent GERD can irritate the throat, ...
If your voice sounds hoarse and you can't stop clearing your throat, you may have a frequently overlooked form of acid reflux. One in 10 people who see a throat doctor have laryngopharyngeal reflux ...
Can the height of your pillow affect reflux? New research shows that a low pillow height significantly increases LPR risk in ...
Some medical professionals are recommending surgery to deal with a certain form of heartburn. Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease ...
Dr. Ken Stewart, Assistant Professor of Primary Care at KCU Joplin details when acid reflux could mean you need to see a physician for more tests. Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a common ...
It's that time of year again — big dinners, lots of parties and celebratory toasts. For some holiday revelers, that means more heartburn. Getting a burning sensation in your chest now and then is ...
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