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.

The 'Today' host joked that she'd rather deal with the consequences of laryngopharyngeal reflux disease than change her diet Dave Quinn is a Senior Editor for PEOPLE. He has been working at the ...

Silent reflux, also known as laryngopharyngeal reflux, doesn’t cause any symptoms. However, complications can include long-term throat irritation, scarring, ulcers, and increased risk for ...

The standard approach to patients with laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR) is acid-suppressive therapy with proton-pump inhibitors (PPIs). However, studies to support this practice are either ...

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 ...

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) may affect the tongue. Symptoms include a burning feeling in the mouth, bad breath, and tooth decay. Laryngopharyngeal reflux is the medical term for acid ...

Acid reflux is the main symptom of GERD. It can cause an uncomfortable burning in your chest or throat. This feeling is sometimes known as heartburn. Acid reflux exposes your esophagus to stomach ...

Other health conditions that can cause sore throat are reflux, tonsil stones, muscle tension, and mononucleosis, also known as mono. Acid reflux can cause heartburn and if the acid reaches the throat ...