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Can a Diet Change Ease Your Laryngopharyngeal Reflux Symptoms?
Published: Mar 18, 2024
If you're dealing with LPR, adjusting your diet might be a game-changer. Find out which foods to avoid and which to embrace.
Foods That Worsen LPR
Certain foods can make LPR symptoms worse by increasing stomach acid. Spicy foods, citrus fruits, chocolate, and caffeinated drinks are common culprits. Avoiding these foods can help reduce throat irritation and other uncomfortable symptoms.
Dietary Habits to Adopt
In addition to avoiding certain foods, adopting new eating habits can be beneficial. Eating smaller meals and avoiding late-night snacks can help manage symptoms. Drinking alkaline water and following a Mediterranean diet have also shown promise in easing LPR symptoms.
The Role of Weight Management
Maintaining a healthy weight is crucial in managing LPR as excess weight can increase abdominal pressure, worsening symptoms. Incorporating regular exercise and a balanced diet can help achieve an ideal weight, reducing the frequency of reflux episodes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Avoid spicy foods, citrus fruits, and caffeinated drinks.
Eating smaller meals and avoiding late-night snacks can reduce symptoms.
It reduces abdominal pressure, decreasing reflux episodes.
Try It Out
Could a simple diet change be the key to managing your LPR symptoms?
References
- Zalvan CH, Hu S, Greenberg B, Geliebter J. A Comparison of Alkaline Water and Mediterranean Diet vs Proton Pump Inhibition for Treatment of Laryngopharyngeal Reflux. JAMA Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 2017; 143:1023.
- Lechien JR, Crevier-Buchman L, Distinguin L, et al. Is Diet Sufficient as Laryngopharyngeal Reflux Treatment? A Cross-Over Observational Study. Laryngoscope 2022; 132:1916.
This article has been reviewed for accuracy by one of the licensed medical doctors working for Doctronic. Always discuss health information with your healthcare provider.
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