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 ...

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 ...

The standard approach to patients with laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR) is acid-suppressive therapy with proton-pump inhibitors (PPIs). However, studies to support this practice are either uncontrolled ...

Swoger J, Ponsky J, Hicks DM, et al. Surgical fundoplication in laryngopharyngeal reflux unresponsive to aggressive acid suppression: a controlled study. Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2006;4:433-441.

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 ...

A Maryland-based doctor explains why constant throat clearing is usually linked to silent acid reflux (LPR), not oesophageal ...

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 ...

Millions of people experience heartburn not only during the holidays, but year-round. Have you ever indulged a little too much at a holiday buffet? Devoured a creamy dessert that was too rich for your ...

Acid reflux is a very common (but also often very annoying or distressing) medical problem that can make your life miserable at times. It may make it feel like your heart or stomach is literally on ...