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 didn’t know burning mouth syndrome (BMS) is a problem where people having burning in their mouth area including their tongue, gums, lips and everywhere in the mouth, it can even affect the throat. It’s not only burning it can also be general discomfort, having a bad taste …
Burning Mouth Syndrome – Can it be Caused by Acid Reflux? Read More
If you suffer from GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease) or LPR (Laryngopharyngeal Reflux) you will most likely have heard of Gaviscon. It commonly comes in liquid form from which you are meant to take after meals and at bedtime to help prevent reflux. It works relatively well for treating reflux …
Why Gaviscon Advance is the Best Gaviscon for Reflux Read More
When someone has seemingly tried everything and wants to move onto the next step to fix their LPR or reflux the stretta procedure is definitely one that comes to mind. It is a preferred option not only because of its effectiveness in treating LPR ( Laryngopharyngeal Reflux) or GERD …
Stretta Procedure and its Effectiveness for Fixing Reflux and LPR Read More
If you didn’t already know our bodies have what is known as sphincters or sometimes known as valves. These sphincters play an important role in preventing reflux and more importantly Laryngopharyngeal Reflux (LPR) which is sometimes called silent reflux. This is because said sphincters are meant to close and …
Why the Stomach Sphincter Plays an Important Role in Laryngopharyngeal Reflux (LPR) Read More
When comparing GERD and LPR while they are both forms of acid reflux they have important differences. GERD also known as Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease and LPR also known as Laryngopharyngeal Reflux. While both conditions are correlated they are actually quite different! For people with GERD they tend to experience …
GERD vs LPR – What is the Difference Between Them? Read More
If you didn’t already know silent reflux more accurately is called Laryngopharyngeal Reflux or LPR for short. Though it is also known as silent reflux because it’s deemed silent as you don’t have the symptoms of a traditional acid reflux or GERD patient like heartburn for example. The Common …
Silent Reflux Treatment – Why Anti-Acids Don’t Work Read More