@teachmedoc: Chronic throat clearing is often a sign of silent reflux or LPR (laryngopharyngeal reflux). Other symptoms are problems swallowing, feeling of foreign body sensation in the throat and hoarseness. (chronic throat clearing could also be allergy or GERD and for that reason you really need to see your ENT doctor). 👩🏻⚕️One way LPR can be diagnosed is by an ENT doctor via laryngoscopy. The treatment consists of a PPI (proton-pump inhibitor) and lifestyle modifications. 💊PPIs are available over-the counter as well as by prescription. I urge you to see your ENT doctor for a definitive diagnosis and to tailor a plan for you as these medications should not be taken longer than 3-6 months. #throatclearing #ppi #LPR # silentreflux #hoarseness #mucous #ENTdoctor #foreignbodysensation #dysphagia
I have LPR. Diet change has been life changing. Wish they would have warned me about PPI use. I was on it for 3 years without warnings
2023-06-22 04:03:13
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Mama D :
Omeprozole did nothing for my daughter. She was on 40mg for a year.
2023-06-21 14:32:34
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heathcpiz57 :
What if I'm having trouble swallowing and choking on food along with it?
2023-06-22 23:19:12
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Kris.Tok90 :
Is there surgical intervention for this?
2023-06-21 14:19:05
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bubblinbrownxoxo :
How do you know if you visit the ENT or Gastroenterologist?
2025-02-27 22:05:02
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Chrissyb747 :
I’m miserable!! I’ve been through 5 surgeries in the last 6 months. Had a Nissan fundoplication, vocal cord polyps removed twice, septoplasty with inferior terminate reduction and feel 💯 worse!
2025-04-30 04:30:08
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J :
So I've done all that including all the different PPIs. Still have it. Any other suggestions?
2023-06-24 12:12:16
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DobieMom :
I removed processed foods, refined sugars and all grains. Done!
2023-06-22 22:10:42
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mckaub28 :
What if SIBO is root cause
2024-05-01 01:31:12
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megschirnhofer :
I’ve been on omeprazole for 12 years and I’m still getting sore throats. I’m also a singer. Please help 🥺
2023-07-26 23:04:04
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CharlesNatureBoy :
I have LPR to where it really, mostly affects my inner ear, sinuses, and eustachian tube! I don’t hear many people talk about these kind of symptoms. Are you familiar with this?
2025-07-07 18:30:48
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Zero :
Magnesium deficiency is a cause
2023-06-23 20:40:34
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Truckgyrl :
How do I get off them slowly? I’m fine when on but going off I’m not. I take 40 mg omeprazole and 40 famotidine. ENT told me to just stop them.
2023-06-22 17:48:37
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Crystal :
The best thing to do is to go to a functional medicine doctor to find the route cause. There is always a root cause.
2023-07-17 01:26:22
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Paul :
What if it is phlegm causing the throat clearing ?
2023-08-21 09:55:53
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Capt Trishy :
Wow I had my thyroid removed in 2009 - I'm 65 now. Post surgery was FIRST time ever I could swallow normally. Incredible.
2023-06-22 14:46:28
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Annie 🙂 :
After 3-6 months on ppi will it come back ?
2023-07-24 15:04:39
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Jules33 :
What if it’s worse in the morning with sinus drainage? Is that something different?
2023-06-22 22:05:34
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jtil02 :
And then you wind up with huge rebound when you go off of these. sorry but your information has been of no help
2023-06-22 17:51:45
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tarheelstravel_her :
Oh my do you know how long I’ve been on omeprazole
2023-06-29 16:53:08
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michellelorinser4 :
My husband has been on Omeprizal for over 2 yrs. What can we do instead??
2023-06-22 03:15:24
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Upstairs :
So they did this to me and couldn’t find anything. Thought it was more saliva which i took pills for that sid not help - then said it was in my head
2023-08-12 11:36:04
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Mama :
Omg my husband does it all day !!!!! 😩
2023-06-22 22:47:26
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blackdiamond_deals :
that stuff they numb you with is horrible. it's worse than the actual procedure.
2023-08-15 19:42:39
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lipstickkate :
I do all of this, I’m 127lbs, I’m on omeprazole, tums, gaviscon double action. I can’t tolerate tight clothing. Is my only option surgery?
2023-06-22 23:03:10
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