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The laryngeal and esophageal manifestations of Sjögren's syndrome.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  14531957     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR) is the syndrome caused by the backflow of gastric contents into the upper aerodigestive tract. Acid and pepsin in the pharynx, larynx, oral cavity, and trachea have been associated with dysphonia, chronic cough, reactive airway disease, middle ear effusion, throat pain, excessive throat mucus, postnasal drip, dental caries, and laryngeal cancer. The symptoms of LPR frequently occur in the absence of heartburn and esophagitis, and, thus, the diagnosis may be elusive. Individuals with Sjögren's syndrome are predisposed to reflux, and a high index of suspicion for LPR must be maintained in all individuals with the disease. This manuscript describes the laryngeal, pharyngeal, and esophageal manifestations of reflux in patients with Sjögren's syndrome and reviews state-of-the-art diagnostic and treatment strategies.
Authors:
Peter C Belafsky; Gregory N Postma
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Review    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Current rheumatology reports     Volume:  5     ISSN:  1523-3774     ISO Abbreviation:  Curr Rheumatol Rep     Publication Date:  2003 Aug 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2003-10-08     Completed Date:  2004-01-06     Revised Date:  2005-11-16    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  100888970     Medline TA:  Curr Rheumatol Rep     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  297-303     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Scripps Center for Voice and Swallowing, 9888 Genesee Avenue, #128, La Jolla, CA 92037, USA. pcb@san.rr.com
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Esophagoscopy
Esophagus / physiopathology*
Gastroesophageal Reflux / etiology
Humans
Larynx / physiopathology*
Otorhinolaryngologic Diseases / etiology*,  physiopathology
Pharynx / physiopathology*
Sjogren's Syndrome / complications*,  physiopathology

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