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Why Gaviscon Advance is Superior to Regular Gaviscon
Gaviscon is a medication that relieves reflux. It is important to know that its formula varies from country to country. Many pharmaceutical companies do that for marketing reasons. The Gaviscon available in the US has a different formula than in most other countries. However, the US version is not one I can recommend. The…
Why Reflux can Worsen Burning Mouth Syndrome
Burning Mouth Syndrome (BMS) is a chronic pain disorder. As the name suggests, most people with BMS have a burning sensation in the mouth. However, other symptoms include a stabbing or scalding pain. The pain usually affects the mouth and tongue. The throat, gums & lips can also be affected. More People Have…
The Supreme Guide to LPR Causes & Treatment
There are many causes of LPR. Which is why there are many potential solutions as well. Many physicians treat generically – each patient receives the same treatment. If the patient is lucky, that treatment tackles the root cause. If not, the LPR will persist or come back. For a permanent cure, you need the…
Review: The Koufman Diet & Dropping Acid Cookbook
Dr. Jamie Koufman is a, if not THE, pioneer in treating laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR). She has coined the term LPR as well as its synonyms: silent reflux, airway reflux & respiratory reflux. Dr. Koufman’s authority goes back to the books that she published about LPR. There are two versions of the book available. The…
What is the Stretta Procedure and can it Heal LPR? Interview with Dr. Mark Noar
When lifestyle and dietary measures fail, most people think they have to use medication or do a very invasive surgery. But there is something in the middle of these two choices – the Stretta procedure. The Stretta procedure is done without cutting you open. Therefore, it is less invasive than typical anti-reflux operations –…
What LPR Has to Do with Laryngeal Sensory Neuropathy & Chronic Cough
Neuropathy means that nerves are somehow damaged. Nerve damage happens quite often, especially in the nerves in the larynx which are very close to the surface. That is why they can easily be irritated and damaged. For example, they often are injured during an infection. Originally, I started Refluxgate with the intention of helping…
How to Diagnose Your LPR by using Restech pH Monitoring
Most refluxers get pH monitoring done to diagnose their LPR. But most of them have no clue how to interpret the results. At the same time, many patients feel their physician did not take the time to properly explain the results. So it might be helpful for you to know more about how to interpret…
The Importance of the Sphincters in Laryngopharyngeal Reflux Disease (LPR)
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 have interviewed Dr. Mark D. Noar to get a deeper insight into this matter. Dr. Noar is a gastroenterologist who has a deep understanding of…
Interview: Prof. Peter Dettmar – LPR Diagnosis with Peptest
This is the last part of the interview with Professor Peter Dettmar. In the last three parts, we already covered the following topics: Part #1: The role of the stomach enzyme pepsin in LPR Part #2: Advanced questions about the symptoms Part #3: Treatment Professor Dettmar and his team developed a test for silent reflux…
Interview: Prof. Peter Dettmar – Treatment of LPR
It is hard for patients to find help for their LPR. One reason is: even if you have diagnosed the disease it is very hard to treat. There is no magic pill for it. Additionally, there is a lot of misinformation about LPR treatment out there – even among health practitioners. Find out what…
