{"product_id":"2940046443295","title":"Laryngopharyngeal Reflux, A Simple Guide to the Condition, Treatment and Related Diseases","description":"\u003cp\u003eLPR is called the silent reflux disease\u003cbr\u003eIt is due to the abnormal acid backflow release\u003cbr\u003eFrom the stomach to the vocal box or larynx\u003cbr\u003eOr even higher up the throat or pharynx\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThere is frequent hoarseness and throat clearing\u003cbr\u003eSometimes frequent sore throat and chronic coughing\u003cbr\u003eThere is sometimes dysphagia or difficulty in swallowing\u003cbr\u003eSome presents like asthma with difficulty in breathing\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEndoscopy can see abrasion in the stomach structure\u003cbr\u003eAnd sometimes narrowing of the esophagus or strictures\u003cbr\u003eThis is cause difficulty in swallowing\u003cbr\u003eAnd collection of phlegm resulting in coughing\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTreatment is by the raising of the head of the bed\u003cbr\u003eAnd for the obese the losing of weight\u003cbr\u003eAntacids are given to neutralize the acid secretions\u003cbr\u003eWhile surgery can release any esophageal constrictions\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e-An original poem by Kenneth Kee\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInteresting Tips about the Laryngopharyngeal Reflux\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA Healthy Lifestyle\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e1. Take a well Balanced Diet\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e2. Treatment of Laryngopharyngeal Reflux:\u003cbr\u003eA. Prevention of reflux:\u003cbr\u003ea. Weight loss for the Obese\u003cbr\u003eb. Positional therapy\u003cbr\u003ec. Smoking reduces lower esophageal sphincter competence, and should be avoided\u003cbr\u003ed. Avoid stress.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eB. Neutralizing the Gastric Acid Reflux\u003cbr\u003ea. Proton pump inhibitors are the best drugs used in reducing gastric acid secretion. (e.g. Nexium, Losec)\u003cbr\u003eb. Antacids taken before meals half hourly after symptoms begin can reduce gastric acidity (liquid antacid are more useful than tablets)\u003cbr\u003ec. Alginic acid (Gaviscon) protects the mucosa as well as increase pH and decrease reflux.\u003cbr\u003ed. Gastric H2 receptor blockers such as ranitidine or famotidine decrease gastric secretion of acid.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eC. Surgical treatment\u003cbr\u003eThe standard surgical treatment, done laparoscopically, is the Nissen fundoplication.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe upper part of the stomach is wrapped around the Lower Esophageal Sphincter (LES) to strengthen the sphincter and prevent acid reflux and to repair a hiatus hernia.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e3. Keep bones and body strong\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBone marrow produces our blood\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEat foods rich in calcium like yogurt, cheese, milk, and dark green vegetables.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEat foods rich in Vitamin D, like eggs, fatty fish, cereal, and fortified milk.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEat food rich in Vitamins B and C such as green vegetables and fruits\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eZinc and other minerals are important to the body\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e4. Get enough rest and Sleep\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAvoid stress and tension\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e5. Exercise and stay active.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is best to do weight-bearing exercise such as walking, jogging, stair climbing, dancing, or lifting weights for 2½ hours a week.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne way to do this is to be active 30 minutes a day at least 5 days a week.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBegin slowly especially if a person has not been active.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e6. Do not drink more than 2 alcohol drinks a day for a man or 1 alcohol drink a day for a woman.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlcohol use also increases the chance of falling and breaking a bone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlcohol can affect the neurons and brain cells.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e7. Stop or do not begin smoking.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt also interferes with blood supply and healing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 1\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLaryngopharyngeal Reflux\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLaryngopharyngeal reflux disease (LPR) is a chronic disease of the pharynx (throat) and larynx (voice box) whose mucosa is damaged by abnormal acid backflow (reflux) of gastric acid from the stomach to the esophagus.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDuring the course of medical treatment of many chronic cough I find that many patients’ chronic coughs come not from their lungs but from their throats especially when they have symptoms of GERD or gastritis.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn fact one of the most common causes is from the acid and gas which are pushed up into their throat or vocal cords.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kenneth Kee","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47157927215344,"sku":"2940046443295","price":2.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940046443295_p0.jpg?v=1763693617","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940046443295","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}