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Can a barium xray detect lpr and post nasal drip?

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Dr. Michael Rupp answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

No: Barium x-rays may show some LPR but not post nasal drip. The best tests for LPR are esophageal acid probe/mannometry and/or nasopharyngoscopy to visualize the vocal cords and look for sings of acid irritation.

Answered 9/5/2014

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