Oral Implications of Gastroesophageal and Laryngopharyngeal Reflux Diseases

By Jennifer E. Fehrenbacher, LDH, MEd, CDA, Amanda R. Reddington, LDH, MHA, CDA, EFDA

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) affects up to 50% of adults in the Western world, making it one of the most prevalent diseases in the population.¹ GERD is a condition where stomach acid is allowed to flow freely to the esophagus due to the relaxation of the lower esophageal sphincter (LES) over time.

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