Laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR) occurs when the liquid, food, and/or gas contents of the stomach leak back up through the esophagus into the voice box (larynx) and/or the back of throat (pharynx).
Wellness & Prevention

Vaping Is Not a Safe Alternative to Smoking
Vaping, the use of electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) or other Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (ENDS), has increased in recent years compared to the use of traditional cigarettes.
Tips for Maintaining a Healthy Voice
Maintaining a healthy voice is important for establishing and preserving relationships and communicating adequately with others.
Learn More about Your Voice
Voice is the sound that is made when your vocal cords vibrate together as air passes through the larynx (your voice box).
What You Should Know about Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a novel, or new, respiratory disease that was first detected in China in 2019 and has since spread around the world
Tips for Safer Grilling with Wire-bristle Grill Brushes
ENT (ear, nose, and throat) specialists, or otolaryngologists, caution grillers to be aware of the dangers of wire-bristle grill brushes.
Seven Tips to Help You Prevent a Sore Throat
Want to do all you can to avoid developing a sore throat? Try these seven tips.
Do I Have A Swallowing Problem?
Do you have trouble swallowing or feel like food gets stuck in your throat? Do you sometimes choke or cough when eating or drinking? Take this quiz.
50 Facts about Oral, Head and Neck Cancer
Do you have questions or concerns about oral, head and neck cancer? Check out these 50 facts.