Question 1

how do i know if i have laryngeal reflux or post nasal drip?

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Difficult: And thus you need to get examined by your doctor.

Question 2

can it be silent reflux? post nasal drip and feeling like the throat (whole neck area) is expanded. nasal spray, sinus rinse & omeprazole do not help.

Accepted Answer

Hard to say: Silent reflux in the presence of post nasal drip is more commonly associated with cough and throat irritation.  
Not sure what you mean by throat / neck expansion. 
It doesn&#x27;t sound like your throat swells suddenly which would be angioedema.  Another possibility is an enlarged thyroid gland.

Question 3

feeling of large lump in throat with post nasal drip and acid reflux. what could cause the back of neck to hurt when breathing in with these things?

Accepted Answer

Doctor can examine: Throat symptoms can be from a strep throat infection (antibiotics needed), a cold or influenza (antibiotics usually not used), or from some other cause such as allergies, irritants, stomach reflux, etc... Usually, a person sees her doctor if the throat symptoms are bothersome, recurrent, or don't go away quickly. An adult with a "lump" sensation should have an in-person exam and follow-up.

Question 4

how can i tell if my throat clearing (phlegm) is due to reflux or post nasal drip? i have gerd but i take a ppi & i thought it was controlled.

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It can be tough.: Your conundrum is a common one. Throat clearing can be a common sign of various conditions, including GERD but also allergies and common viral infections. It's difficult to tell the difference at times, but if your GERD is and has been well controlled, then perhaps you should consider alternatives. Other viral symptoms or nasal/eye itching could point you toward a cold or allergies, respectively.

Question 5

have had chronic allergies since i was young. i have acid reflux and post nasal drip pretty bad. started prilosec, and nasacort (triamcinolone). anything else to add?

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Avoidance measures: In addition to a daily intranasal steroid spray like Nasacort, (triamcinolone) it is important to determine exactly what you could be sensitized to in order to practice appropriate avoidance measures which is a mainstay of allergy treatment. If medications and avoidance are not effective or not feasible allergen immunotherapy (allergy shots) could be an option as well. See an allergist for skin testing.

Question 6

can stress cause things such as reflux, post nasal drip, ultimately leading to constant fluid in the ear. have allergies but this never has happened.

Accepted Answer

Yes: Stress can exacerbate symptoms of gastritis/reflux, both due to physiologic response and daily changes in diet/routine. Reflux can exacerbate nasal inflammation especially if already present from allergy. If the gastritis is not controlled by your Nexium, (esomeprazole) let your doctor know because (even in the context of stress) an endoscopy may be warranted. Work with an Allergist for better allergy control.

Question 7

i have acid reflux and post nasal drip and sometimes i get a tight throat sensation is the tight throat sensation caused by post nasal drip ?

Accepted Answer

Could be, yes: The throat can be in a heightened state of irritability from acid reflux and post nasal drip can trigger tightness.

Question 8

i have acid reflux and post nasal drip and just had a baby. i noticed recently that food seemed to go down my throat slowly. is this acid reflux?

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REFLUX: You should ask your PCP for a referral to a GI specialist. Reflux can be worse during and after pregnancy. The GI doc will plan with you an ongoing protocol to manage your reflux and make sure it doesn't progress to something more serious.

Question 9

i am currently taking medication for silent reflux and for post nasal drip. i've had red vein like spots at the back of my throat for more than a month now. when i smoke (marijuana) my throat gets even more irritated. is smoking the real culprit?

Accepted Answer

Sounds: Like it is, specifically as described. Stopping any type of inhaled product should help in determining what is the actual damage from smoking only.

Question 10

can post nasal drip cause reflux?

Accepted Answer

No, but: Sometimes the problem is not that producing too much mucus, but rather it's not being cleared away effectively. Swallowing problems can cause a buildup of liquids in throat, which can feel like postnasal drip. These problems can sometimes occur with age, a blockage, or conditions such as GERD.
The conditions can coexist separately in the same patient. 
See ENT doc to sort out the problem.

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How do I know if I have laryngeal reflux or post nasal drip

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How do i know if i have laryngeal reflux or post nasal drip?

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Can it be silent reflux? post nasal drip and feeling like the throat (whole neck area) is expanded. nasal spray, sinus rinse & omeprazole do not help.

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Feeling of large lump in throat with post nasal drip and acid reflux. what could cause the back of neck to hurt when breathing in with these things?

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How can i tell if my throat clearing (phlegm) is due to reflux or post nasal drip? i have gerd but i take a ppi & i thought it was controlled.

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Have had chronic allergies since i was young. i have acid reflux and post nasal drip pretty bad. started prilosec, and nasacort (triamcinolone). anything else to add?

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Can stress cause things such as reflux, post nasal drip, ultimately leading to constant fluid in the ear. have allergies but this never has happened.

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I have acid reflux and post nasal drip and sometimes i get a tight throat sensation is the tight throat sensation caused by post nasal drip ?

A member asked:

I have acid reflux and post nasal drip and just had a baby. i noticed recently that food seemed to go down my throat slowly. is this acid reflux?

A member asked:

I am currently taking medication for silent reflux and for post nasal drip. i've had red vein like spots at the back of my throat for more than a month now. when i smoke (marijuana) my throat gets even more irritated. is smoking the real culprit?

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Can post nasal drip cause reflux?

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