Dr Saurabh Sethi and Dr (Brig.) Pankaj Puri explains why you shouldn't ignore the throat-clearing habit. Here is why it could be a sign of silent acid reflux.

Laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR), otherwise known as silent reflux, is a form of acid reflux. The esophagus (food tube) has special rings of muscle (sphincters) at the top and the bottom. If the ...

Not all instances of gastro-esophageal reflux disease involve classical heart-burning sensations, regurgitation. Silent ...

Ever cleared your throat one too many times during a meeting, or felt like something’s stuck there no matter how much you swallow? You’re not alone. That nagging sensation often points to ...

PPIs weren't beneficial for chronic laryngeal symptoms, laryngoscopic findings appeared to be nonspecific, and pH abnormalities didn't predict treatment response. Patients with unexplained laryngeal ...