Laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR), otherwise known as silent reflux, is a form of acid reflux. The esophagus (food tube) has special rings of muscle (sphincters) at the top and the bottom. If the ...
A patient presented with a chronic cough and throat clearing but without the heartburn or regurgitation that might otherwise suggest a diagnosis of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). This ...