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Question: I am suffering from GERD for last three months. I feel something stuck in my throat and sometime I feel throat pain along with itchy throat. Endoscopy and nasal endoscopy have been done one month ago.But report is found ok except gastric with deodinum inflammation.I take medicine for that. I am also a patient of Asthma. I am a teacher, so I have to talk a lot. But now I feel uneasy when I teach in the class. I am in tension as I don't know what to do...please help me by giving some remedies to get rid of this problem
Brief Answer:
Chronic laryngitis, Acid Reflux.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for your query.
1. If your gastroendoscopy and nasal endoscopy is within normal limits, there is no cause for worry.
2. Routine medication will settle down this condition which is most likely to be a combination of acid reflux and chronic laryngitis.
3. Some of the common causes for chronic laryngitis include infection (viral, bacterial or fungal), resistant infections, acid reflux, sinusitis/ post nasal drip (due to the cold), mouth breathing, environmental dust/ pollution, chalk dust allergy and community acquired infections.
4. Voice rest, especially during hoarsenes, is important. Anti-allergic, anti-reflux, anti-inflammatory medication and medicated gargles should be taken. Sometimes steroids (oral and local sprays) are necessary. Home remedies such as turmeric in warm milk, honey & ginger are recommended. Diet should be bland and keep yourself well hydrated.
5. Acid reflux commonly causes this sensation in the throat. Anti-reflux medication takes 8 to 12 weeks to be effective along with lifestyle / diet changes.
I hope that I have answered your query. If you have any more questions I will be available to answer them.
Regards.
Chronic laryngitis, Acid Reflux.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for your query.
1. If your gastroendoscopy and nasal endoscopy is within normal limits, there is no cause for worry.
2. Routine medication will settle down this condition which is most likely to be a combination of acid reflux and chronic laryngitis.
3. Some of the common causes for chronic laryngitis include infection (viral, bacterial or fungal), resistant infections, acid reflux, sinusitis/ post nasal drip (due to the cold), mouth breathing, environmental dust/ pollution, chalk dust allergy and community acquired infections.
4. Voice rest, especially during hoarsenes, is important. Anti-allergic, anti-reflux, anti-inflammatory medication and medicated gargles should be taken. Sometimes steroids (oral and local sprays) are necessary. Home remedies such as turmeric in warm milk, honey & ginger are recommended. Diet should be bland and keep yourself well hydrated.
5. Acid reflux commonly causes this sensation in the throat. Anti-reflux medication takes 8 to 12 weeks to be effective along with lifestyle / diet changes.
I hope that I have answered your query. If you have any more questions I will be available to answer them.
Regards.
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