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.
A lot of people are affected by acid reflux like GERD (Gastroesophageal reflux disease) but is it more uncommon for the acid to reflux all the way up and into the throat though it is possible. For someone who is predominantly affected by throat problems that are caused by …
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People often ask me can acid reflux cause ear pain or can acid reflux cause earache? If you have been suffering from pain in your ears yet there seems to be no clear cause, then in fact your ear pain could be coming from acid reflux believe it or …
When it comes to LPR (Laryngopharyngeal reflux) and surgery you have a selection of different options available to you. The best options for LPR surgery are Nissen Fundoplication, Stretta Procedure and Linx. All of which have shown to be quite effective at helping LPR particularly the Fundoplication and Stretta. …
So, is there any relation between acid reflux and sinus congestion? The answer is a definite yes. Sinus congestion is often caused by acid and pepsin getting into the sinuses which leads to inflammation and irritation which makes the sinuses feel congested and generally irritated. Now I will delve …
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I am often asked questions like what drinks help acid reflux or what’s the best drink for heartburn? Well whether you have more severe acid reflux or minor acid reflux you should be considering what you are drinking and if it could be making your reflux worse or even …
When someone has a sore throat that is due to acid reflux this is called Laryngopharyngeal Reflux (LPR) or sometimes referred to as silent reflux. The reason it is sometimes deemed silent reflux is because the other symptoms that would be common for someone with typical reflux symptoms like …
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