Laryngopharyngeal reflux: Current concepts in pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment

Catherine J. Rees; Peter C Belafsky

doi:10.1080/17549500701862287

Laryngopharyngeal reflux: Current concepts in pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment

Catherine J. Rees, Peter C Belafsky

Otolaryngology

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Abstract

Laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR) is the backflow of gastric contents into the pharynx and larynx. The diagnosis of LPR is primarily based on symptoms, including dysphonia, dysphagia, globus, throat-clearing, and post-nasal drip. The gold standard for diagnosis is dual-probe 24-hour pH testing with the upper probe positioned above the upper oesophageal sphincter. Treatment may require 3 months or more of twice-daily proton pump inhibitors along with lifestyle modifications. This review details the pathophysiology, symptoms, findings, treatment, and current controversies in LPR.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	245-253
Number of pages	9
Journal	International Journal of Speech-Language Pathology
Volume	10
Issue number	4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1080/17549500701862287
State	Published - 2008

Keywords

Gastroesophageal reflux
Laryngopharyngeal reflux
pH testing
Proton pump inhibitor

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Otorhinolaryngology
LPN and LVN
Speech and Hearing
Research and Theory

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Rees, C. J., & Belafsky, P. C. (2008). Laryngopharyngeal reflux: Current concepts in pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment. International Journal of Speech-Language Pathology, 10(4), 245-253. https://doi.org/10.1080/17549500701862287

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