While
over the counter anti-acids and H2 receptor antagonists may give relief of symptoms,
successful treatment of LPR generally requires a class of anti-acid medications
known as proton pump inhibitors (PPI's). The majority of patients with LPR require
twice-daily dosing of PPI's.
To
see a video of anti-acid therapy before and after treatment of a left vocal fold
granuloma, please click
here.
(Kaufman J, Aviv JE, Casiano RR, Shaw GY. Laryngopharyngeal reflux: Position statement
of the Committee on Speech, Voice, and Swallowing Disorders of the American Academy
of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 2002; 127:32-35).
Pharmacotherapy
