If you have a chronic cough, difficulty swallowing, or other persistent symptoms that seem to arise from your throat, your problem may be related to acid reflux—even if you’re not a classic heartburn sufferer. It might be laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR), often called “silent reflux.” LPR s...
‘Silent Reflux’: A Different Kind of Acid Reflux
Acid reflux that presents with atypical symptoms could be an indication of laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR), often called silent reflux
January 13, 2025
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