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Abstract

Laryngopharyngeal reflux is used to describe laryngeal irritation resulting from contact with gastric secretions. This condition usually presents with vague symptoms including globus (“lump-in-the-throat” sensation), throat clearing, voice alterations, cough, and sore throat. The anatomical structures involved include the larynx, esophagus, and stomach.

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Morrison, M.P., Anderson, D.C. (2019). Laryngopharyngeal Reflux. In: Jamal, N., Wang, M. (eds) Laryngopharyngeal Reflux Disease. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-12318-5_1

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