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BackTable / ENT / Podcast / Episode #175
Understanding Atypical LPR: Beyond the Larynx
with Dr. Inna Husain
In this episode, laryngologist Dr. Inna Husain joins host Dr. Ashley Agan for a deep dive into laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR) to illuminate patient presentation, diagnostic tests, and future directions in LPR research.
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BackTable, LLC (Producer). (2024, June 11). Ep. 175 – Understanding Atypical LPR: Beyond the Larynx [Audio podcast]. Retrieved from https://www.backtable.com
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Podcast Contributors
Dr. Inna Husain
Dr. Inna Husain is the medical director of laryngology with the CCNI Network and Community Hospital in Munster, Indiana.
Dr. Ashley Agan
Dr. Ashley Agan is an otolaryngologist in Dallas, TX.
Synopsis
The episode begins with a recap of Episode 83, in which Dr. Husain explained LPR fundamentals. Continuing from where they left off, the surgeons discuss various presentations of LPR, emphasizing the distinctions between acidic/non-acidic and direct/indirect reflux. Then, they review tests used to diagnose LPR and role of collaboration with gastroenterology colleagues. Dr. Husain shares her therapeutic approach to LPR, which includes lifestyle modifications for all patients, alginates for those with mechanical reflux, and nerve blocks for those with neurally mediated symptoms. The podcast wraps with a discussion of hot topics in LPR research.
Timestamps
00:00 - Introduction
01:01 - Sponsor Spotlight: Medtronic ENT Innovations
04:37 - Summary of BackTable Episode 83 on Laryngopharyngeal Reflux (LPR)
08:34 - Typical vs. Atypical Presentations of LPR
23:36 - Dr. Husain’s Personal Experience with LPR
38:27 - Diagnosing LPR
46:43 - Lifestyle & Dietary Changes for LPR
50:53 - Hot Topics in Contemporary LPR Research
53:17 - The Brain-Gut Connection & LPR
Resources
BackTable ENT Episode 83: “Laryngopharyngeal Reflux with Dr. Inna Hussain:” https://www.backtable.com/shows/ent/podcasts/83/laryngopharyngeal-reflux
Medtronic ENT
www.medtronicent.com
Dr. Inna Husain’s Community Healthcare System profile: https://www.comhs.org/find-a-doctor/h/husain-inna
Dr. Inna Husain’s X:
https://x.com/drinnahusain
Dr. Inna Husain’s Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/innahusainmd/
Dr. Inna Husain’s TikTok:
https://www.tiktok.com/@throatdoc
Transcript Preview
[Dr. Inna Husain]
I think it's often the persistence of symptoms. You get these patients who have the story of that, "I've been dealing with this forever. It's all the time and it's year round, and I've tried everything." Those often tip me off that there's likely something else going on like LPR or pure hypersensitivity based on that pattern of it being just so persistent. Often they don't have like necessarily triggers for it. They're like, "I don't know. It doesn't matter what I eat or drink or where I am, I'm just having this symptom." That usually tips me off that it's going to be something more chronic like LPR or hypersensitivity occurring.
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