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- Laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR) and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) are different disorders that cause different symptoms through different mechanisms. While GERD involves backflow of gastric contents into the esophagus, LPR involves backflow into the throat. - The most common symptom of LPR is reflux laryngitis characterized by hoarseness, voice fatigue, and throat clearing. Flexible laryngoscopy often shows erythema and hypertrophy in the larynx. LPR is diagnosed based on symptoms and laryngeal

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Wilhelm Heinlein

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