Introduction to Laryngopharyngeal Reflux Disease.

Laryngopharyngeal reflux disease (LPRD) is now understood to be a disease affecting the entire upper aerodigestive tract and can manifest from varied symptoms such as dysphonia, chronic cough, dysphagia, and globus yet the root cause likely remains outside the natural boundaries of otolaryngology care. The health care environment is evolving from one that places emphasis solely on clinical outcomes to one that now values patient-centered care as well, LPRD is no exception. The future of managing and treating LPRD relies on optimizing diagnostic tools and creating LPRD-specific treatment options.