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’ve recently been diagnosed with GERD, achalasia, chronic acid reflux, or another related disorder, you may be hearing a flurry of terms that you’re unfamiliar with. Today we’re going over the very basics esophagus function and terminology so that the next time you talk to your reflux specialist, you’ll know a bit more about how this integral part of your digestive system is supposed to work in the first place.
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 MoreLaryngopharyngeal reflux disease or LPR is also called “silent reflux” because of the fact that it does not always pose outward symptoms. Still, there are a number of symptoms that can be associated with silent reflux or LPR. Below, we discuss 5 silent reflux symptoms as well as LPR treatment and diagnosis.
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