Events

Laryngopharyngeal Reflux – Silent Reflux Screening

Monday, June 24, 2013

A screening for laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR), also known as silent reflux. Symptoms of LPR include changes in the voice, throat clearing, mucus in the throat with discomfort, swallowing problems and a chronic cough that does not respond to medications. LPR can be caused or exacerbated by chronic asthma, recurrent sinusitis, dental disease and even cancer. LPR is not GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease).

Craig H. Zalvan, MD, laryngologist, Medical Director of the Institute for Voice and Swallowing Disorders at Phelps

8:30 – 9:30 am

Registration is required. Call (914) 366-3220 to register.