Hoarseness and chronic cough: Would you suspect reflux?
The Journal of Family Practice. 2011 August;60(8):458-462
August 1, 2011|Family Medicine
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Laryngopharyngeal reflux disease is often misdiagnosed as an upper respiratory infection or allergic rhinitis—or confused with GERD. This review will help you diagnose and treat it.
TABLE 2
Recommend these lifestyle modifications19
| Stop smoking |
Avoid:
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| Eat smaller, more frequent meals |
| Avoid eating within 3 hours of bedtime |
| Lose weight |
CORRESPONDENCE
Shoib Sana, DO, Detroit Medical Center, Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, 6533 East Jefferson Avenue, Apartment 316, Detroit, MI 48207; ssana@dmc.org
