LPR swallowing

dasani95

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Joined : Oct 2016

Posts : 4

Posted 10/31/2016 4:54 PM (GMT 0)

Hi,

Is it possible to have LPR without having the "chronic cough" that others describe?
I've been having swallowing problemS (lump in throat too) and occasional burning in my throat. I think it's LPR but I don't have the cough that people describe.
Getting a barium swallow on Friday to rule out other causes. Already had thyroid ultrasound that came back fine. If my barium swallow comes back fine too I'm going to start to assume it's LPR.

SD93

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Joined : Jul 2016

Posts : 20

Posted 11/1/2016 5:02 AM (GMT 0)

Short answer: Yes.

Long Answer: Yes, just like some GERD sufferers don't actually have heartburns. As to why I don't think anyone really knows, or, they're holding onto the secret really tightly. In my opinion I think it's just a matter of how you reflux in terms of volume, frequency and time of reflux. The same way a cold usually starts with a dry or scratchy throat for a few days before the coughing comes aka it takes time to build up enough irritation/inflammation.

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