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.

Silent reflux, also known as laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR), does not always cause heartburn, but it can cause damage to the throat and vocal cords. In LPR, stomach acid flows back into the esophagus.

An estimated 20% of Americans suffer from GERD, a chronic form of acid reflux that goes beyond occasional heartburn. Here's ...

About 20% of patients with asthma can have GERD, she noted. Amy Eapen, MD, MS Laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR) is also a common comorbidity. “When patients present to us, we screen for GERD when ...

they may have gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Ginger eases pressure on the lower esophageal sphincter and improves gastric emptying. Without reducing this pressure, the risk of the ...