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Antireflux Diet Versus Medication: A Comparative Analysis in Laryngopharyngeal Reflux Disease Management

MedXY Editorial Team•Jul 8, 2026•Gastroenterology
Antireflux DietLaryngopharyngeal RefluxProton pump inhibitors

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Laryngopharyngeal reflux disease (LPRD) lacks comprehensive comparative treatment studies. This study shows that adherence to an antireflux diet with stress reduction activities results in symptom improvement comparable to or better than conventional medications like proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), alginates, and antacids. The diet group demonstrated the highest responder rate, emphasizing lifestyle modification as a potentially superior primary strategy.

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