Laryngopharyngeal Reflux (LPR) - Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals

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Laryngopharyngeal Reflux (LPR) - Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals

Laryngopharyngeal reflux, or LPR, is the backflow of stomach contents up the esophagus and into the throat. LPR is different than gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) in that heartburn and esophagitis are usually not associated with the condition.

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Laryngopharyngeal reflux, or LPR, is the backflow of stomach contents up the esophagus and into the throat. LPR is different than gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) in that heartburn and esophagitis are usually not associated with the condition.

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