{"id":5159,"date":"2024-08-06T14:27:50","date_gmt":"2024-08-06T18:27:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/albanyentandallergy.com\/?p=5159"},"modified":"2024-08-06T14:28:51","modified_gmt":"2024-08-06T18:28:51","slug":"the-connection-between-acid-reflux-and-throat-health","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/albanyentandallergy.com\/the-connection-between-acid-reflux-and-throat-health\/","title":{"rendered":"The Connection Between Acid Reflux and Throat Health"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Acid reflux is the phenomenon of stomach acid rising into your esophagus, the tube responsible for moving food and liquid from the mouth to the stomach. When the acid rises<\/a>, you may feel heartburn, indigestion, stomach pain, acidic backwash, nausea and a sore throat.<\/p>\n\n\n

How Common Is Acid Reflux?<\/h2>\n\n
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Many people will experience acid reflux from time to time, often following a large or acidic meal. When acid reflux is more severe and long-lasting, it is called gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Although GERD can occasionally reach the throat, its symptoms tend to arise from the lower esophagus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When stomach acid repeatedly rises into the throat and vocal cords, it is called laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR). Although LPR is a lesser-known form of acid reflux, more than half of people who experience chronic hoarseness are estimated to have LPR<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n

How Does LPR Affect The Throat?<\/h2>\n\n\n

The frequent presence of acid in the throat from LPR can lead to a range of throat symptoms, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n