Is acid reflux causing me to lose my voice?
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Apparently, yes it can. "In adults and children, irritating acidic juices may back up from the stomach into the esophagus and throat. It is frequently called gastroesophageal reflux disease or GERN. This may occur at any time either day or night. A common anatomic condition known as a hiatal hernia
Most people do not know that acid reflux can also cause problems in the larynx (voice box) or the pharynx (back of throat). This can happen to someone even if he or she is not aware of any heartburn, and is sometimes called silent reflux, atypical reflux, or laryngopharyngeal reflux.
Symptoms of acid reflux include: hoarseness, excessive mucous or phlegm, throat clearing, a sensation of a lump in the throat, sore throat, choking spells, wheezing, or post-nasal drip. More serious problems can arise as well such as vocal fold ulcers or granulomas, vocal fold scarring, airway narrowing, or pneumonia. There is also a small chance of developing cancer in the esophagus or throat due to long-term acid reflux."
You should see your family doctor who can order a test called pH monitoring which can measure the amount of acid in your throat.
Really good site with lots more info on this subject below. Hope that helps!
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