A chronic cough without heartburn are the tell-tale signs of the condition; surgery is typically not the answer.

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 ...

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 ...

Acid reflux, heartburn, and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) are often confused, yet each condition affects digestive health differently. Acid reflux occurs when stomach acid flows back into the ...

Consecutive patients aged between 18 and 70 years attending the Otorhinolaryngology Clinic of the First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University were recruited if they had the chief complaint of ...

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 ...

Narrowing of the esophagus that can lead to swallowing issues The formation of open sores (or ulcers) in the esophagus which can bleed and cause difficulty swallowing Precancerous changes in the ...

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 ...

Participants who underwent cTIF procedure also experienced less dysphagia ...

Acid reflux occurs when stomach acid travels back up the esophagus. It affects many people occasionally. Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a chronic condition in which acid reflux becomes ...