Proton-pump inhibitors (PPIs) initially showed promise as a treatment for laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR; JW Gastroenterol Aug 11 2006). However, small, randomized, placebo-controlled trials have ...

The standard approach to patients with laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR) is acid-suppressive therapy ... Pharyngeal acid reflux did not predict treatment response.

Turkey: A recent study published in The Laryngoscope revealed a significant relationship between laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR) and upper airway obstruction in nonobese patients with obstructive sleep ...

Any prolonged reflux monitoring study that does not meet criteria for GERD, reflux hypersensitivity or a normal study is considered inconclusive for GERD. Total AET>6% off PPI on ambulatory ...

Causes of acid reflux include certain foods and drinks, medications, and obesity. You may have gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD ... Impact of obesity treatment on gastroesophageal reflux ...

FOX47 Local For You host Aaron Carreno speaks with Dr. Aaron Schwaab from Stoughton Health about treatments available for GERD.

Here are some home treatments which can help you in relief from acid reflux and indegstion. When the stomach is very full, there can be more reflux into the esophagus. If it fits into your schedule, ...

It’s possible. Some older adults may have atypical or “silent” reflux, or laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR). Symptoms can include a chronic sore throat or cough, hoarseness, trouble swallowing ...

It can also be related to other causes like a fungal infection, allergies, pollution, or tumors. Treatment depends on the cause. You may be prescribed medication or use home treatments such as ...

Medicare covers certain obesity-related treatments like counseling and surgeries but typically not weight loss programs for general health. It also currently doesn’t cover obesity medications ...

Treatment may involve rest, voice therapy ... an upper GI endoscopy may be done if acid reflux is suspected, and so forth. It’s important to see your healthcare provider if you are experiencing a ...