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Laryngopharyngeal reflux: diagnosis, treatment and latest research

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Summary

Aim

A review of the recent changes in understanding of laryngopharyngeal and extra-oesophageal reflux symptoms.

Method

Literature search over 7 years (2008–2015) and relevant historical cited articles.

Results

Modern investigation more clearly shows a subgroup of patients with intermittent full column oesophago-gastric-reflux-causing symptoms. Multiple other sites in the lung, head and neck may also be implicated in the reflux disease process.

Conclusion

Understanding of extra-oesophageal reflux symptomology is evolving. New equipment and techniques suggest further areas of research, and as yet effective therapy remains elusive for some.

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