{"id":3513,"date":"2023-10-27T17:12:36","date_gmt":"2023-10-27T21:12:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entfortwayne.com\/?p=3513"},"modified":"2023-10-27T17:12:37","modified_gmt":"2023-10-27T21:12:37","slug":"can-acid-reflux-change-your-voice","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entfortwayne.com\/can-acid-reflux-change-your-voice\/","title":{"rendered":"Can Acid Reflux Change Your Voice?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Those who deal with acid reflux<\/a> are often familiar with the usual tell-tale symptom of heartburn. However, the condition can cause other symptoms as well. In some cases, it can lead to a change in your voice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is Acid Reflux? <\/h2>\n\n\n
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Acid reflux is when stomach acid backflows into your esophagus. While many people deal with occasional reflux episodes, you likely have gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) if you have chronic symptoms. GERD is a more severe form of acid reflux. In addition to heartburn, it is associated with symptoms like regurgitation, trouble swallowing, chronic cough<\/a> and vocal changes like hoarseness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Difference Between GERD and LPR<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In addition to GERD, LPR, or laryngopharyngeal reflux, is another chronic form of acid reflux. In GERD, the lower esophageal sphincter is weakened, allowing stomach acid to reach the esophagus. LPR occurs when the stomach acid goes up into your voice box and throat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Many people with LPR don\u2019t experience heartburn, which is why the condition can be referred to as \u201csilent reflux.\u201d Instead, LPR often affects your throat, sinuses and voice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

LPR and Voice Changes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

LPR allows stomach acid to reach your throat and voice box, causing irritation there, which can lead to hoarseness. Research has shown that LPR causes or contributes to hoarseness in up to 55% of patients with the condition.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

LPR can cause additional voice changes, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n