Do you have a dry cough that does not go away or a frequent desire to clear your throat?
Do you even have coughing attacks one after the other, as if you were suffocating on some days? You may have laryngopharyngeal reflux (LFR).
The most common symptoms of LRF are;
Voice changes (71%)
Cough (51%)
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Globus sensation (47%)
Frequent throat clearing (42%)
Feeling of getting stuck while swallowing (35%)
In addition to the complaints I mentioned above A constant feeling of postnasal drip and intermittent hoarseness are very common complaints.
Laryngopharyngeal reflux (LFR) should be considered when a simple respiratory tract infection causes a dry cough lasting 2-3 months, especially in susceptible people. The majority of patients with such problems go from doctor to doctor with preliminary complaints of allergy sinusitis and chronic pharyngitis. The biggest cause of laryngopharyngeal reflux in those with the disease of our age is irregular nutrition and fast food habits.
LPR should also be considered in cases of persistent serous otitis (fluid in the middle ear) in pediatric patients. In this disease, which has different complaints and criteria than gastroesophageal reflux,
Hoarseness or another voice-related problem,
The need to clear the throat frequently,
Food, drink or medication. Difficulty swallowing,
Starting to cough after eating or lying down,
Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath,
Disturbing cough,
Feeling of something stuck or stuck in the throat,
When there is burning, pain in the chest area, bitter water coming to the mouth and indigestion;
Examination by an ear, nose and throat specialist and larynx-esophagus Diagnosis can be easily made by endoscopic imaging of the entrance.
In the treatment of LRF, there are treatment options such as diet, lifestyle changes, medical treatment, surgical treatment and speech therapy.
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