Acid Reflux Forum - LPR and Nasal Congestion

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Q: LPR and Nasal Congestion

asked by: SueinOhio on June 12th, 2009

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I have read that one symptom of LPR is a sense of nasal congestion. I experience this, but I don't understand the physical reason for it. Does anyone know?

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MandMs

replied on June 15th, 2009

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Nasal congestion is a symptom of LPR, cause the acid reflux extends past the Upper Esophageal Sphincter into the upper airways, affecting nasal mucous (the acid will cause inflammation of nasal lining leading to nasal congestion, post nasal drip and runny nose).

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