Is there a way to prevent Laryngopharyngeal reflux disease?

Do not smoke

Avoid eating too late at night. Try to have your last meal three hours prior to bedtime.

Small meals frequently rather than large portions.

Weight loss. For patients with recent weight gain, losing a few pounds is often all that is required to prevent reflux.

Foods to avoid: generally fatty or spicy foods, caffeinated or cola beverages, citrus fruit, alcohol (particularly at night), dairy products, fried foods, eggs and chocolate.

For patients with more severe symptoms, it is helpful to sleep with the head of the bed elevated six inches of bed elevation will decrease reflux significantly.