laryngopharyngeal reflux

laryngopharyngeal reflux
(LPR) a complication of gastroesophageal reflux caused by reflux from the esophagus into the pharynx, characterized by a variety of intermittent chronic symptoms, including hoarseness, cough, throat clearing, globus pharyngeus, and dysphagia.

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