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Change In Vocal Cords To Husky Voice, Mucus In Throat, Painful. Taking Omezol. Suggestions?

Hello Dr Samuel, I have had a change in my vocal cords to quite a husky voice and mucus around my throat. I was amazed to have been told that is reflux I take Omezol twice aday and have raised my bed. Have I got this condition for life it can be quite painful at times. I am female ages 72 yrs.
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Ann Craig Hamilton
Thu, 18 Jul 2013
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Welcome to HCM.it appears that you have Laryngo-Pharyngeal Reflux Disease(LPRD).This occurs when the upper sphincter of the oesophagus is lax ,there is prexisting GERD,the stomach contents rise upto the larynx and pharynx causing a husky voice,cough and throat irritation.You will need to avoid heavy meals,stay upright for 30 minutes after meals,avoid alcohol and smoking,voice overuse is to be avoided.Caffeine,chocolate,citrus fruits,mint,carbonated drinks,tomato based products and red wine need to be avoided.Drugs like PPIs(including omeprazole),prokinetic drugs,Sucralfate will help.Elevate the head end of the bed by 6=8 inches.Take dinner at least 3 hours before retiring.You will need a direct laryngoscopy and pH monitoring of the oesophagus to confirm the diagnosis.
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Change In Vocal Cords To Husky Voice, Mucus In Throat, Painful. Taking Omezol. Suggestions?

Welcome to HCM.it appears that you have Laryngo-Pharyngeal Reflux Disease(LPRD).This occurs when the upper sphincter of the oesophagus is lax ,there is prexisting GERD,the stomach contents rise upto the larynx and pharynx causing a husky voice,cough and throat irritation.You will need to avoid heavy meals,stay upright for 30 minutes after meals,avoid alcohol and smoking,voice overuse is to be avoided.Caffeine,chocolate,citrus fruits,mint,carbonated drinks,tomato based products and red wine need to be avoided.Drugs like PPIs(including omeprazole),prokinetic drugs,Sucralfate will help.Elevate the head end of the bed by 6=8 inches.Take dinner at least 3 hours before retiring.You will need a direct laryngoscopy and pH monitoring of the oesophagus to confirm the diagnosis.