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What can a 24 hour ph test tell when placed only in the throat, not the full length of the esophagus?
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PH probe in throat: It will tell you whether you have pharyngeal reflux.
Answered 6/10/2014
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PH: The pH probe ges down the esophagus but there is a way acid reflux in the throat area can be checked-this sometimes can explain chronic cough, asthma etc.
Answered 6/21/2014
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