- Laryngopharyngeal reflux
Laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR) refers to the backflow of stomach contents into the throat. LPR is also called "silent" reflux, because it usually occurs without heartburn, a symptom that is typical of classical gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). [http://www.laryngoscope.com/pt/re/laryngoscope/abstract.00005537-199104000-00001.htm;jsessionid=Lr2DKhKTyMyd41JcnPDv1nzzCgdShv1d3TJBs5STMpmQVkDbGfpT!-1124491571!181195628!8091!-1?index=1&database=ppvovft&results=1&count=10&searchid=3&nav=search] The term LPR was coined in 1981 by Dr. Jamie Koufman, a throat specialist. [http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/47561.php]
The symptoms of LPR are
hoarseness ,postnasal drip ,sore throat , difficultyswallowing and chroniccoughing , and throat clearing. The prevalence of LPR is unknown; however, cough, hoarseness, and post-nasal drip are among the most common symptoms for which people seek medical attention. LPR is still considered somewhat controversial because there is no gold standard test for its diagnosis.Treatment of LPR usually requires modification of diet, including avoidance of caffeine, fatty foods, carbonated beverages, and chocolate.
Smoking should also be avoided. Antireflux medications are also commonly used. [http://www.otojournal.org/article/S0194-5998(02)00046-3/abstract]LPR symptoms may result in an inaccurate diagnosis of allergy, sinusitis, asthma, or an anaphylactic
allergic reaction . LPR is usually treated by anEar, Nose and Throat specialist.See also
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Gastroesophageal reflux disease References
* Koufman, Jamie. [http://www.laryngoscope.com/pt/re/laryngoscope/abstract.00005537-199104000-00001.htm;jsessionid=Lr2DKhKTyMyd41JcnPDv1nzzCgdShv1d3TJBs5STMpmQVkDbGfpT!-1124491571!181195628!8091!-1?index=1&database=ppvovft&results=1&count=10&searchid=3&nav=search "The Otolaryngologic manifestations of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD): A clinical investigation of 225 patients using ambulatory 24-hour pH monitoring and an experimental investigation of the role of acid and pepsin in the development of laryngeal injury."] "The Laryngoscope",
April 1991 .* Conn, Robert. [http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/47561.php "New Test For Esophageal Reflux Licensed To Bayer By Wake Forest University Health Sciences."] "Medical News Today",
July 2006 .* [http://www.otojournal.org/article/S0194-5998(02)00046-3/abstract "Position statement of the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery on Laryngopharyngeal Reflux."] "Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery",
July 2002 .
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