If you have been prescribed a proton pump inhibitor for LPR — omeprazole, lansoprazole, esomeprazole, pantoprazole — and it is not working, this article will explain exactly why. PPIs are the most commonly prescribed treatment for silent reflux worldwide. They are also, according to the best available clinical trial …
Proton Pump Inhibitors for LPR (Silent Reflux): Do They Actually Work? Read More
If you have LPR and a doctor has prescribed proton pump inhibitors, there is something important you need to know: the clinical trial evidence now clearly shows that PPIs are no better than placebo for silent reflux throat symptoms. That is not a fringe opinion — it is the …
Best Medication for LPR: What Works and What Doesn’t Read More
If you have acid reflux or silent reflux (LPR) and you are researching supplements, the most important thing to understand before spending any money is that different supplements work through very different mechanisms. Some reduce acid. Some coat and protect the esophageal lining. Some target the pepsin enzyme directly. …
Supplements for LPR & Acid Reflux: What Actually Works Read More
Yes — acid reflux really can cause chest tightness, and it can feel genuinely alarming the first time it happens. The sensation ranges from a dull pressure behind the breastbone to a squeezing tightness that makes you wonder whether something serious is going on. The good news is that …
Acid Reflux Chest Tightness: Causes, Relief & Red Flags Read More
Nausea and silent reflux don’t seem like they should go together. Most people associate nausea with food poisoning, motion sickness, or a stomach bug—not with a throat condition. But if you have laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR), nausea is more common than most people realise, and it has several distinct mechanisms …
Silent Reflux and Nausea: Why LPR Causes It & What Helps Read More
If you have acid reflux or silent reflux (LPR) and you also snore loudly, wake up tired no matter how long you sleep, or feel like you’re gasping during the night—there’s a good chance the two problems are connected. Sleep apnea and acid reflux aren’t just conditions that happen …
Sleep Apnea and Acid Reflux: The GERD & LPR Connection Read More