Do you struggle with a consistently sore throat or a constant urge to clear your throat? If your vocal cords are always hoarse and irritated, you may be suffering with silent reflux. Luckily, silent reflux treatment is as straightforward as other reflux diseases; the most challenging part is recognizing that this is what’s causing your problems!
Read MoreIf 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.
Read MoreWhile you’ve probably heard of acid reflux, did you know there’s another type of reflux called silent reflux? Though they share half of a name, the two forms of reflux are very different. In this article we will describe the differences between silent reflux (more formally known as laryngopharyngeal reflux disease) and acid reflux including symptoms, treatments, and when it’s time to see a reflux specialist.
Read MoreSilent reflux is one of two types of reflux (acid reflux and laryngopharyngeal reflux) that are often associated with GERD, an esophageal disorder caused by a weak lower esophageal sphincter. Silent reflux may occur on its own or in combination with GERD (or as a result of it); only it’s distinctly uncharacteristic symptoms stick out enough to signal LPR.
Read MoreExploring the differences between acid reflux, Laryngopharyngeal reflux (also known as LPR), and their symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options.
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