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Bookmark or Share- Laryngopharyngeal Reflux (LPR) | Penn MedicineLaryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR), also known as silent reflux, occurs when a muscle at the end of the esophagus does not close properly. This allows stomach contents to leak back — or reflux — into the esophagus and cause irritation. Laryngopharyngeal Reflux Symptoms. Discomfort (heartburn) Trouble swallowing. Diagnosing Laryngopharyngeal Reflux.
- Laryngopharyngeal reflux - WikipediaLaryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR) or laryngopharyngeal reflux disease (LPRD) is the retrograde flow of gastric contents into the larynx, oropharynx and/or the nasopharynx. [4] [5] LPR causes respiratory symptoms such as cough and wheezing [6] and is often associated with head and neck complaints such as dysphonia , globus pharyngis , and dysphagia ...
- Laryngopharyngeal Reflux (Silent Reflux) - WebMDWebMD explains laryngopharyngeal reflux, sometimes called ''silent reflux,'' which causes backup of stomach acid into the throat and larynx and is common in infants. Learn more about its causes...
- Laryngopharyngeal Reflux (LPR) | Boston Medical CenterWhat is LPR? During gastroesophageal reflux, the contents of the stomach and upper digestive tract may reflux all the way up the esophagus, beyond the upper esophageal sphincter (a ring of muscle at the top of the esophagus), and into the back of the throat and possibly the back of the nasal airway. This is known as laryngopharyngeal reflux ...
- How to Identify and Treat Laryngopharyngeal Reflux (LPR)Laryngopharyngeal Reflux Basics. What is LPR, and how does it differ from the better understood gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)? In the case of GERD, contents of the stomach come back up into the esophagus (a tube that connects the stomach to the throat) and create the symptoms we tend to associate with acid reflux, like heartburn.
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