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 ...

The most common laryngeal signs reported to be associated with GERD include generalized edema and redness involving the arytenoid intercommissure, bar between this area, and false and true vocal cords ...

PPIs weren't beneficial for chronic laryngeal symptoms, laryngoscopic findings appeared to be nonspecific, and pH abnormalities didn't predict treatment response. Patients with unexplained laryngeal ...

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 ...

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 ...

Heartburn remedies could affect bones, assuming sufferers even recognize reflux. Aug. 12, 2008 — -- The medications some heartburn and acid reflux sufferers are using to seek relief may pose a ...

Results from a large prospective study indicate that gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), which also causes heartburn symptoms, is linked with higher risks of various cancers of the larynx (or ...

Dear Dr. Roach: I am an 80-year-old female and have been on 10 mg Elavil for 30 years to help me sleep. I have been having reflux problems from time to time for quite a while. I have been diagnosed ...

Gastrectomy has been indicated as a risk factor for laryngeal cancer, and possibly also for pharyngeal cancer, but few studies are available. The postulated mechanism is increased bile reflux ...

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 ...

Laryngeal hypersensitivity may be a key factor in refractory and unexplained cough. Defining the characteristics and better understanding laryngeal hypersensitivity may help in the treatment of ...