Occult (silent) gastroesophageal reflux disease (GER, GERD) is believed to be an important
etiologic factor in the development of many inflammatory and neoplastic disorders of the …

Laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR) is common. Nevertheless, controversy persists regarding its
pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment. Research studies have been unconvincing, and …

Gastroesophageal reflux (GER) has been implicated in the pathogenesis of several
otolaryngologic disorders, such as chronic/posterior laryngitis,* laryngeal contact ulcer12 …

Background & Aims: A valid technique for the detection of esophagopharyngeal acid
regurgitation would be valuable to evaluate suspected reflux-related otolaryngologic and …

Objective Diagnosis of laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR) in clinical practice is generally made
subjectively based on history, symptoms, and endoscopic assessment. This study presents …

There is some evidence from clinical, experimental and multiprobe ambulatory pH studies
that gastro‐oesophageal reflux is more common in patients with laryngeal symptoms and …

Globus hystericus, a form of conversion disorder, is characterized by an uncomfortable
sensation of a mass in the esophagus or airway. Evaluation proves no mass exists. Anxiety …

Recent evolution in scientific knowledge and technology has led to monumental
improvement in the standard of care for patients with voice disorders. New concepts in …

Gastroesophageal reflux laryngitis is a condition caused by reflux of gastric contents into the
throat. The condition has been well recognized for many years, and it has been associated …

The importance of acid reflux in the pathophysiology of disease of the respiratory tract is
becoming increasingly well documented. 11, 91 For a substantial percentage of patients …