What Is GERD?
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
8. Laryngitis
Laryngitis is the technical medical term for the inflammation of the larynx. The digestive juices can rise up to the larynx, irritating it and resulting in the inflammation. This can be very painful for the patient and the patient will typically develop a sore throat.
GERD can also result in a cough for the patient, and this is only likely to make any sore throat worse. Inflammation of the airways can also result in asthma in some cases, whether it is a new case, or making an existing condition worse. If the patient does develop breathing problems then they should be given an inhaler if they have asthma, and taken to an emergency room if necessary.
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