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Laryngopharyngeal reflux is the retrograde movement of the acidic contents of the stomach up the oesophagus to the larynx where it causes such symptoms as hoarseness, postnasal drip, sore throat, difficulty swallowing and chronic coughing and throat clearing.[1] Other side-effects include a bitter taste in the mouth, especially in the morning, asthma, earache and difficulty singing high notes.
These symptoms may result in an inaccurate diagnosis of anaphylactic allergic reaction. It may be treated by a Ear, Nose and Throat specialist who may prescribe an epinephrine pen. A careful diet, avoiding oily and spicy food is usually recommended. Improved posture will also help. Smoking should be avoided.
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- ^ Allen M. Seiden, Thomas A. Tami, Robin Thomas Cotton, Myles L. Pensak, Jack L. Gluckman. Otolaryngology: The Essentials, 254. ISBN 086577854X.
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