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    What are the treatments for Laryngopharyngeal reflux disease?

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    There are four general treatments for LPR:

    Weight reduction and dietary modifications

    Medications

    Surgery to prevent reflux

    There are medications to either reduce or completely shut off the amount of acid in the stomach. Sometimes a medication that promotes movement in your food pipe might also be prescribed. Rarely, there are individuals who have a severe resistance to medical treatment. Surgery is then recommended to tighten the lower oesophageal sphincter.

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