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Diagnosis and Management of Laryngopharyngeal Reflux
abstract
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Access this abstract nowBACKGROUND
Laryngopharyngeal reflux has classically referred to gastroesophageal reflux leading to chronic laryngeal symptoms such as throat clearing, dysphonia, cough, globus sensation, sore throat or mucus in the throat. Current lack of clear diagnostic criteria significantly impairs practitioners' ability to identify and manage laryngopharyngeal reflux.
AIMS
To discuss current evidence-based diagnostic and management strategies in patients with laryngopharyngeal reflux.
METHODS
We selected studies primarily based on current guidelines for gastroesophageal reflux disease and laryngopharyngeal reflux, and through PubMed searches.
RESULTS
We assess the current diagnostic modalities that can be used to determine if laryngopharyngeal reflux is the cause of a patient's laryngeal symptoms, as well as review some of the common treatments that have been used for these patients. In addition, we note that the lack of a clear diagnostic gold-standard, as well as specific diagnostic criteria, significantly limit clinicians' ability to determine adequate therapies for these patients. Finally, we identify areas of future research that are needed to better manage these patients.
CONCLUSIONS
Patients with chronic laryngeal symptoms are complex due to the heterogenous nature of symptom pathology, inconsistent definitions and variable response to therapies. Further outcomes data are critically needed to help elucidate ideal diagnostic workup and therapeutic management for these challenging patients.
Additional Info
Review article: Diagnosis and management of laryngopharyngeal reflux
Aliment. Pharmacol. Ther. 2024 Mar 01;59(5)616-631, AJ Krause, R YadlapatiFrom MEDLINE®/PubMed®, a database of the U.S. National Library of Medicine.