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Laryngopharyngeal Reflux: The Impact of Obesity

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: This article provides an overview of gastro-esophageal (GERD) and laryngopharynegal (LPRD) reflux diseases in the context of obesity as a confounding entity. A detailed review of the clinical presentation, pathogenesis, diagnosis, and treatment of laryngopharyngeal reflux disease may be found elsewhere. The association between obesity and gastroesophageal reflux disease has been well established, and a similar Association exists between obesity and laryngopharyngeal reflux disease (LPRD). Reflux should be sought in obese patients with voice complaints, and a weight reduction should be recommended in patients in whom LPRD is diagnosed.

Source: World Journal of Otorhinolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery

DOI: 10.1002/wjo2.70010

Authors: Abdul Latif H. Hamdan, Mary J. Hawkshaw, Robert T. Sataloff

Institutions: Drexel University, American University of Beirut

Language: English

Topic: Gastroesophageal reflux and treatments

Subfield: Gastroenterology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4409307407

FWCI: 0.843

Cites: 115

Cited by: 1

Related to: 10