Rapid Saliva Test to Look for Laryngopharyngeal Reflux

When you compare a spit test to the current way of how throat level reflux  (LPR) is determined via  barium swallow , upper endoscopy (EGD), and  24 hour ph/impedance testing , it sounds quite attractive. How does such a test work? It basically looks for a stomach protein called pepsin. Given reflux is when stomach contents moves up towards the mouth and pepsin is a protein ONLY produced in the stomach... pepsin should NOT be found in the throat/mouth.  As such, the test can state &qu…

7/16/2013 3

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Saliva Test for Laryngopharyngeal Reflux (LPR)

Various groups have been developing a fast, cheap, non-invasive saliva swab test to determine whether laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR) is present or not. LPR may cause symptoms of: Hoarseness Chronic (ongoing) cough Frequent throat clearing Constant mucus or phelgm in the throat Dry or sandpaper like sensation in the throat Pain or burning sensation in the throat Feeling of a lump in the throat (globus pharyngeus) Problems swallowing Bad/bitter taste in the mouth (especially in m…

6/12/2012 1

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