What Is LPR? Understanding Silent Reflux

When reflux happens in the esophagus, most people experience it as painful heartburn. This type of reflux is typically referred to as “acid reflux”, and it’s fairly common in the US, especially in patients with GERD. Acid reflux isn’t the only type of reflux, though. Laryngopharyngeal reflux happens when stomach acid backs up all the way into the voice box (larynx) or throat (pharynx). The larynx and pharynx are much more sensitive to stomach acid than the esophagus is, and this type of reflux results in a myriad of symptoms. Laryngopharyngeal reflux is often referred to as “silent reflux” because in many patients it doesn't present with typical reflux symptoms like heartburn, making it difficult to identify.

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How To Clear Your Throat When You Have Silent Reflux

If you suffer from LPR, you may be used to a constant urge to clear your throat. What you might now know: using normal, forceful throat-clearing methods can actually be quite damaging to your throat and make symptoms worse. That’s why today we’ll be teaching you how to safely relieve this discomfort without aggravating you LPR.

Understanding The Lower Esophageal Sphincter

Your esophagus is the piece of your digestive system that connects your throat with your stomach, moving food and liquid through it. This system would not be complete without one crucial feature: the lower esophageal sphincter (LES). But what is the LES, and how can it make a difference in your everyday quality of life? Let’s find out.

What Does The Esophagus Do? A Complete Overview Of The Esophagus

If you’ve recently been diagnosed with GERD, achalasia, chronic acid reflux, or another related disorder, you may be hearing a flurry of terms that you’re unfamiliar with. Today we’re going over the very basics esophagus function and terminology so that the next time you talk to your reflux specialist, you’ll know a bit more about how this integral part of your digestive system is supposed to work in the first place.

LPR 101: Everything You Need To Know About Laryngopharyngeal Reflux Disease

Laryngopharyngeal reflux affects many people each year, many of whom have no clue…so how do you know if you have it? We’re walking you through what LPR is, classic signs that you may have the condition, and how to diagnose and treat laryngopharyngeal reflux disease.