Frequent throat clearing may be a sign of laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR), a lesser-known form of acid reflux. Unlike typical ...

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 ...

Ever cleared your throat one too many times during a meeting, or felt like something’s stuck there no matter how much you ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 — ...

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

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 ...

Can the height of your pillow affect reflux? New research shows that a low pillow height significantly increases LPR risk in GERD patients.

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 ...

Aspirus Health General Surgeon Dr. Josh Pogorelec says only surgery can cure GERD. “People believe this disease can be ...