Category: Causes
Reflux is typically thought of as an acidic liquid, which causes symptoms such as heartburn by irritating the esophagus. Reflux can, however, also be an aerosol, essentially a fine …
Silent reflux, also known as laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR), is a kind of reflux that causes respiratory symptoms such as hoarseness, cough, and asthma. Most people know the typical acid …
Between the stomach and airways, we have sphincters. These are made to protect us from reflux. Laryngopharyngeal Reflux Disease (LPR) is caused by a problem with these sphincters. I …
Pepsin. A term that comes up often when you read about LPR. At least when you are reading the information that has been written in recent time. It has already been …
What is silent reflux, also known as LPR (laryngopharyngeal reflux)? Silent reflux means that acid and stomach enzymes are getting into the airways. This causes inflammation. Understanding the mechanism …