What is Reflux Laryngitis?
What happens when your doctor says you have some reflux tissue changes from stomach acid? But you never feel any acid and heartburn.
What is it? Reflux laryngitis is a type of irritation caused by some kind of chemical or acid in the back of the throat due to the backflow of stomach fluids into the throat. It mostly occurs at night when you are sleeping. About half of all patients that have reflux to the level of the voice box (larynx) do not have heartburn. One Medical Study found that some people report waking with an irritating cough, or burning in their throats.
Typical Symptoms Associated with Reflux Laryngitis
- Gravely, hoarse voice
- Low pitch
- Lump in the throat feeling
- Burning in the throat
- Excessive throat clearing
- Coughing
- Excessive mucous
- Bitter/sour taste in the mouth
- Worsening of symptoms with spicy foods
