Laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR), otherwise ... LPR symptoms can differ from those of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) because they tend to affect the voice and the sinuses.

Silent reflux, also known as laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR), does not always cause heartburn, but it can cause damage to the throat and vocal cords. In LPR, stomach acid flows back into the esophagus.

The 'Today' host joked that she'd rather deal with the consequences of laryngopharyngeal reflux disease than change her diet Dave Quinn is a Senior Editor for PEOPLE. He has been working at the ...

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR) both affect the esophagus (food tube) but in different ways. GERD affects the lower sphincter (muscular ring) in the ...

Acid reflux occurs when stomach acid rises and irritates the throat. In some people, it can damage the larynx. Healthcare professionals refer to this as laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR), or silent ...