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A subset of LPR patients may exhibit underlying abnormalities in autonomic nervous system (ANS) function and/or brain activation – which causes and/or sustains the LPR condition. Another subset of “LPR patients” may actually have a functional esophageal disord…
Read articleThere is a considerable amount of evidence suggesting that pepsin, a common digestive enzyme, is involved in the pathogenesis/pathophysiology of laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR) disease. (R) Specifically, it is thought that pepsin ends up refluxed into the laryn…
Read articleCan acid reflux affect the eyes? Yes. It is most common with extra-esophageal (i.e. supra-esophageal) variants such as laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR) or nasopharyngeal reflux (NPR). In some cases, severe GERD may cause eye-related symptoms as well. That said,…
Read articleIn late 2021 I began experiencing persistent “globus sensation” accompanied by a “burning sensation” in the back of my throat. An urgent care doctor diagnosed sinusitis but suspected that acid reflux could be the cause – and thus referred me to an ENT who diag…
Read articleCan acid reflux affect the ears? Yes. It is most common with extraesophageal variations of reflux such as laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR) and nasopharyngeal reflux (NPR). Severe GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease) may also cause intermittent ear-related symp…
Read articleCan reflux diseases be cured? It depends. Sometimes the answer is a resounding “YES” and other times the answer is a probable “NO.” Contentsshowhide1Curability of a reflux condition will vary depending upon 3 factors:1.11. Underlying cause(s) of the reflux con…
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