Cricoid Pressure May Minimize Symptoms of Reflux (LPR)

Specifically throat symptoms attributable to reflux such as globus , throat-clearing , phlegmy throat , chronic cough , etc. However, cricoid pressure may not be realistic nor practical even if it does help. In one of the more unusual studies I have seen, researchers deliberately infused 60 cc of hydrochloric acid into the esophagus of 14 patients who suffered from LPR as well as 12 healthy controls. 9 patients exhibited confirmed LPR (laryngopharyngeal reflux) events, but none in the co…

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Mucus in Back of Nose/Throat After UPPP or Uvula Removal

I have recently seen a rash of patients who have a presenting symptom of a sense of mucus or phlegm buildup in the back of the mouth/nose right behind the soft palate after surgery involving uvula removal . Such surgery may include the uvula alone or UPPP (uvulopalatopharyngoplasty) for obstructive sleep apnea . Often in these cases, this problem with mucus and phlegm is due to a very small velopharyngeal insufficiency . This is a rare problem where there is a small opening between the pal…

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