This category is covering Laryngopharyngeal Reflux or LPR for short. It is a form of acid reflux that can affect the throat, sinuses and more.
If you’re on a GLP-1 drug — Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, Zepbound and the rest — and you’ve started clearing your throat constantly, feeling a lump when you swallow, or noticing a hoarse voice and a nagging cough, that may not be a cold or allergies. It can be silent …
GLP-1 and Silent Reflux (LPR): What to Do About It Read More
Short answer: for frequent or more severe acid reflux, omeprazole (a PPI) is the stronger, more effective choice, and it’s what guidelines recommend first. For occasional heartburn or fast, on-demand relief, famotidine (an H2 blocker) often does the job with a gentler long-term safety profile. They’re not really the …
Famotidine vs Omeprazole for Acid Reflux: Which Is Better? Read More
Short answer: mastic gum has some genuine evidence for calming upper-gut symptoms, and in the best trial so far, heartburn was one of the specific things that improved. It’s a traditional Mediterranean remedy with real research behind it, which puts it ahead of most “natural cures” you’ll read about. …
Mastic Gum for Acid Reflux: Does It Actually Help? Read More
Short answer: DGL (deglycyrrhizinated licorice) does have real evidence behind it for acid reflux, and it’s one of the better-studied natural options you’ll come across. A 2025 randomised trial found it improved reflux symptoms and quality of life versus placebo, and it has a long track record for soothing …
DGL for Acid Reflux and LPR: Does Licorice Root Help? Read More
Short answer: yes, vonoprazan (brand name Voquezna) can meaningfully reduce reflux symptoms, and it does so faster and more consistently than a standard proton pump inhibitor (PPI). It’s a brand-new class of acid blocker, and the early evidence in laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR) looks genuinely promising. But I want to …
Voquezna (Vonoprazan) for Acid Reflux & LPR: Does It Work? Read More
You should see a doctor for LPR (silent reflux) if your symptoms have lasted more than a few weeks despite diet and lifestyle changes, if they’re getting worse, or — most importantly — if you notice any “red flag” symptoms like persistent hoarseness lasting more than three weeks, difficulty …
When to See a Doctor for LPR: Red Flags Not to Ignore Read More