PPIs weren't beneficial for chronic laryngeal symptoms, laryngoscopic findings appeared to be nonspecific, and pH abnormalities didn't predict treatment response. Patients with unexplained laryngeal ...

Sore throats that come and go are usually related to smoking, allergies, or acid reflux but in rare cases it could be a sign ...

Acid reflux is a very common (but also often very annoying or distressing) medical problem that can make your life miserable at times. It may make it feel like your heart or stomach is literally on ...

Yepuri, MDHeartburn can feel like a burning in your upper chest, from your breastbone to your throat.Regurgitation causes your stomach contents to flow back up your esophagus, which can create a ...

I figured it was just allergies. It seemed logical: My constant throat clearing began last summer, amid a bumper crop of weeds following last spring’s torrential rains. But when that compulsion to ...

The diagnosis and optimal treatment of the extraesophageal complications of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) have been long-standing topics in evolution. A decade ago, it was believed that ...

As many as one in five people suffer from Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, also known as GERD, but they might not know it. Jessica Stout, DO, a gastroenterologist at University of Utah Health, ...

Sodium oxybate provided temporary relief for laryngeal dystonia patients who were alcohol-responsive. The neurologic disorder causes laryngeal muscle spasms, leading to a chronically strained voice.

Dear Dr. Roach: I am an 80-year-old female and have been on 10 mg Elavil for 30 years to help me sleep. I have been having reflux problems from time to time for quite a while. I have been diagnosed ...

Acid reflux is a common digestive issue experienced by everyone at least once in their lifetime. Common triggers include fatty, fried, spicy, and acidic foods; beverages like coffee and alcohol; and ...