Gaviscon is a medication that relieves reflux. It is important to know that Gaviscon’s formula varies from country to country. The US version is not very useful. The formula sold in the UK is much more effective against reflux. Crucial Difference: the Concentration of the Algae Extract The US Gaviscon is mainly an antacid. The […]
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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 stabbing or scalding pain. The pain usually affects the mouth and tongue. The throat, gums & lips can also be affected. More People Have Burning Mouth Syndrome […]
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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 symptoms will persist or come back. For a permanent cure, you need the […]
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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 newest […]
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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 – like […]
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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 people […]
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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 those […]
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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 reflux […]
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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 that is […]
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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 Professor […]
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