When someone says “It’s just acid reflux” after coughing post-meal… I want to gently step in and say: that might actually be LPR. Let’s talk about it 👇🏻 LPR = Laryngopharyngeal Reflux — a type of reflux driven by pepsin when stomach contents reach the throat and voice box. It often doesn’t cause heartburn — instead, you might notice: • Chronic cough • Throat clearing • Hoarseness • Post-nasal drip • A lump-in-the-throat sensation When acid or pepsin irritates your larynx, it triggers your body