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 ...

For patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), the presence of laryngopharyngeal reflux symptoms (LPR) is associated with reduced health-related quality of life (HRQoL), according to a ...

Recurrent throat pain without fever may not be an infection. Learn how acid reflux and silent GERD can irritate the throat, ...

In one study, 86% of patients clinically diagnosed with esophagopharyngeal reflux reported significant reduction in symptoms after 2 weeks of use. Somna Therapeutics has launched its wearable over-the ...

The diagnosis and optimal treatment of the extraesophageal complications of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) have been long-standing topics in evolution. A decade ago, it was believed that ...

(HealthDay News) — For patients with laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR), anti-reflux medication is associated with improvement in nasal parameters, according to a study published online March 9 in JAMA ...

How often is chronic cough due to laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR)? Are proton-pump inhibitors prescribed for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) effective in the treatment of chronic cough? LPR is ...

Does the thought of plate full of pasta drenched in tomato sauce sound delicious or make you wince? For people susceptible to heartburn-- or a painful burning feeling in your chest that's often caused ...

Low pillow height is a major independent risk factor for throat reflux in GERD patients Simple habits like elevating the head during sleep and avoiding lying down after meals may reduce symptoms A six ...