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- Symtoms
  
  The symptoms of laryngopahryngeal reflux are the following:
  - Chronic hoarseness
  - Frequent or dry cough
  - Sensation of a lump in the throat
  - Difficulty and pain swallowing food
  
  Some people may also have heartburn or have phlegm in the throat. If you have above the symptoms, and especially if you are a smoker, It is recommended to see an otolaryngologist and get a checkup for LPR. If possibilities of LPR are found, then you will first have your throat examined and then the larynx and the deep parts of the throat. If the larynx and throat are swollen or inflamed, then a special examination or proper medical treatment will be required.
- Treatment
  
  Medication prescriptions will differ according to the person; your doctor will suggest to you the most adequate medications.
  
  The general treatments for LPR are:
  1) Diet modifications to reduce reflux.
  2) Medications to restrain stomach acid.
  3) Surgery to prevent reflux.
  
  Anyone who has LPR must change his diet and body posture. He must also take appropriate medicine. At times, antacids such as Mylanta, Almagel, Amphojel, and Curan, or drugs that accelerate the gastroesophageal sphincter muscle and prevent reflux like Cisapride and Motilium can be used. Drugs that strongly restrain stomach acid secretion like Pariet and Omeprazole can also be used.
  
  However, these drugs must always be prescribed by a medical specialist.