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A member asked:
I have lpr, throat is red & cobblestone, take zantac (ranitidine) bid, won't take ppi's. what will help the lining of the throat heal?
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LPR : Laryngopharygeal reflux is when a small amount of acid comes up into the throat and irritates it. It is a common cause of dry tickle cough, chronic sore throat, lump in the the throat , post nasal drip, phlegm in the throat, and throat clearing. Many studies show it responds best to proton pump inhibitor rx, not h2 blockers like zantac. You need to consider switching rx to heal properly.
Answered 1/19/2015
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