@drnosebest: Laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR) happens when stomach juices travel all the way up into the throat and voice box, causing irritation, hoarseness, cough, lump sensation, sore throat, or that constant need to clear your throat. Did you know your sleeping position can make a big difference? 👉🏾Sleeping on your LEFT side is better than your right. That’s because of the way your stomach and esophagus are shaped and positioned. When you lie on your left side, the esophagus opening is positioned above the level of the stomach contents. Gravity helps keep the acid down, making it less likely to creep up into your throat. But on the right side, the opposite happens. The stomach liquid can pool closer to the opening, making reflux episodes more likely. You can still get reflux episodes when on the left side but studies have shown they’re less likely than when compared to sleeping on your back or right side. That means less acid exposure and better acid clearance. 👩🏽‍⚕️Tip: If you deal with reflux, try making the left side your go-to sleep position. Pair this with medication, if needed, alginates such as @refluxraft and lifestyle changes like avoiding late-night meals, limiting caffeine or alcohol, eating smaller meals throughout the day, avoiding trigger foods, and elevating the head of your bed for even more relief. Source: PMID: 37969463 PMID: 33468060 PMID: 34928874

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