According to a new study, in patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) who have laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR) and symptoms of nasal obstruction, treatment of the reflux with a proton pump ...

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. If the ...

Dr Saurabh Sethi and Dr (Brig.) Pankaj Puri explains why you shouldn't ignore the throat-clearing habit. Here is why it could be a sign of silent acid reflux.

This Journal feature begins with a case vignette highlighting a common clinical problem. Evidence supporting various strategies is then presented, followed by a review of formal guidelines, when they ...

Objective: To investigate the efficacy of acid suppressant drugs in the empirical treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and in the treatment of endoscopy-negative reflux disease (ENRD).

Heartburn, a common ailment, can sometimes signal Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). While GERD is manageable, ...

Heartburn is a common symptom of acid reflux that may feel like a burning sensation in the throat and chest. Some people may experience heartburn and other symptoms of acid reflux after eating ...