In this issue of Otolaryngologic Clinics, guest editors Drs. Inna A. Husain and Nikki Johnston bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Laryngopharyngeal Reflux. Although it is suggested that laryngopharyngeal reflux disease (LPRD) accounts for up to 30% of outpatient otolaryngology visits, lack of formal diagnostic criteria, ease of testing, and varied treatment practices can lead to delay in care and high social/economic burden. In this edition, top experts review up-to-date information on pathophysiology of LPRD, including typical and atypical manifestations, role of diagnostic testing, updated treatment guidelines, and future directions of LPRD management.- Contains 14 relevant, practice-oriented topics including pediatric laryngopharyngeal reflux; microbiota, gut health, and LPRD; chronic cough and pulmonary manifestations of LPRD; the role of surgical intervention in LPRD; future directions for LPRD; and more- Provides in-depth clinical reviews on laryngopharyngeal reflux, offering actionable insights for clinical practice- Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create clinically significant, topic-based reviews
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Table of Contents
Introduction to Laryngopharyngeal Reflux DiseasePathophysiology of Laryngopharyngeal Reflux Disease: The Reflux vs Reflex Theory
Pepsin, Mucosal Injury, and Pathophysiology of Non-acid Reflux
Microbiota, Gut Health, and Laryngopharyngeal Reflux Disease
Diagnostic Testing for Laryngopharyngeal Reflux Disease: The Role of 24-hour Hypopharyngeal-Esophageal Multichannel Intraluminal Impedance-pH Monitoring
Neural-Mediated Laryngopharyngeal Reflux Disease and the Role of Esophageal Dysmotility
What’s with the Lump in the Throat? Globus, Dysphagia, and the Role of the Upper Esophageal Sphincter in Laryngopharyngeal Reflux Disease
Dysphonia and Laryngopharyngeal Reflux
Chronic Cough and Pulmonary Manifestations of Laryngopharyngeal Reflux Disease
Extralaryngeal Manifestations of Laryngopharyngeal Reflux Disease
Pediatric Laryngopharyngeal Reflux: Epidemiology, Clinical Presentation, Diagnosis, and Therapeutic Outcomes
Decision Making in the Managment of Laryngopharyngeal Reflux Disease: Antacids, Alginates, and the Role of Diet
The Role of Surgical Intervention in Laryngopharyngeal Reflux Disease
Future Directions in Managing and Treating Laryngopharyngeal Reflux Disease for Improving Patient Care
