Journal Reviews

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Laryngopharyngeal reflux - would mucolytics help?

2 November 2020 | | Otology, Rhinology / Sinus, Laryngology / Swallowing / Voice | ambroxol-theophyllin-7-acetate, expectorants, globus sensation, laryngopharyngeal reflux, proton pump inhibitors

With laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR) being such a common presenting complaint to ENT clinics, who would not want to have more, effective treatment options for patients suffering with this annoying condition? In their small randomised, controlled trial, Chae et al put...

Tinnitus in patients on therapy with PPI and in PPI non–users

1 September 2014 | | proton pump inhibitors, inner ear disorders

Tinnitus is a chronic and debilitating condition and approximately 10% of the population is afflicted. A myriad of pharmacological treatments for tinnitus are available but only a few controlled studies have shown positive results. The relationship between proton pump inhibitors...