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Trouble Swallowing? It Might Be Silent Reflux (LPR)
There's a type of reflux which is atypical and "silent" because it doesn't create the typical symptoms of acid reflux. It's LRP - laryngopharyngeal reflux. Your larynx is your voice box, and your pharynx is your throat.
This condition is frequently misdiagnosed as allergies, infections (like chronic sinusitis), vocal strain, or even anxiety-related throat tension, when it's actually a form of acid reflux. And endoscopies are frequently normal so going through that test is no help in identifying this problem unless your concurrently have classic acid reflux.
It can be very frustrating living…
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