Laryngopharyngeal reflux - State of the art diagnosis and treatment

Gastroesophageal reflux has been implicated in the pathogenesis of a wide v ariety of otolaryngologic disorders. Patients with otolaryngologic disorder s associated with gastroesophageal reflux infrequently have the classic sym ptoms of gastroesophageal reflux, such as heartburn. Clinical presentation of laryngopharyngeal reflux is commonly characterized by chronic intermitte nt symptoms. A meticulous synthesis of the information obtained from a comp lete otolaryngologic examination, diagnostic tests, and response to treatme nt is essential for the efficient management of patients with otolaryngolog ic disorders associated with laryngopharyngeal reflux.