The Signs and Symptoms of Silent Acid Reflux

Choking often occurs with night time acid reflux, but silent acid reflux can also cause choking, coughing, and other throat related issues.  Although commonly referred to as silent reflux, the actual term for this particular form of acid reflux is Laryngopahryngeal reflux (LPR). What is LPR?  Laryngopharyngeal reflux is similar to gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) in that it occurs when the lower esophageal sphincter (LES) weakens and opens, allowing acid to reflux into the esophagus.  Ho