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.

The 'Today' host joked that she'd rather deal with the consequences of laryngopharyngeal reflux disease than change her diet Dave Quinn is a Senior Editor for PEOPLE. He has been working at the ...

On the other hand, in the reflex pathway, “reflux contributes to increased inflammation in the larynx or airways through vagally mediated or neurologic airway reactions.” GERD is frequently ...

Silent reflux, also known as laryngopharyngeal reflux, doesn’t cause any symptoms. However, complications can include long-term throat irritation, scarring, ulcers, and increased risk for ...

for presumed laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR). However, PPI therapy was ineffective in several small previously published randomized trials. One new industry-supported randomized trial included 39 ...

Acid reflux occurs when stomach acid rises and irritates the throat. In some people, it can damage the larynx. Healthcare professionals refer to this as laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR), or silent ...

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) may affect the tongue. Symptoms include a burning feeling in the mouth, bad breath, and tooth decay. Laryngopharyngeal reflux is the medical term for acid ...