Reflux associated pharyngitis: An underestimated phenomenon

It is globally accepted that refluxed stomach contents causes troublesome symptoms and/or complications. this disease can present with local or remote manifestations. the established problems like cough,laryngitis,asthma,sinusitis,etc ascribable to reflux has met more emphasis in research work,however,the proposed association of chronic pharyngitis appears to be underestimated. in the present study we present and share our experience with 25 patients having peptic pharyngitis over a period of one year. 10 patients had acid peptic pathology already confirmed prior to examination while the other 15 were unaware of reflux disorder.