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The first reference to “Esophageal Reflux as a Trigger in Asthma” was published in Chest by (Dis Chest 1966;49;464-466) in… Read more Asthma and Reflux

A patient reported long-standing unilateral left nasal congestion and intermittent left-sided headaches. She had posterior rhinorrhea at times but not… Read more Teaching Case 8: Rhinogenic Migraine

A 37 year old man has a history of episodic dyspnea over the past six months.  Cardiac and pulmonary evaluations… Read more Teaching Case 7: “Hypersensitive Larynx”

At the height of the spring pollen season some patients have marked edema and yellow spots on the middle turbinates. … Read more Teaching Case 5: Severe Nasal Mucosal Edema of Allergic Rhinitis

This patient has no known medical or allergic history.  Two years ago he was seen in an ER for cough… Read more Teaching Case 3: Recurring Nasal Congestion and Cough

This patient has 5 years of apparent seasonal allergy symptoms which are worse this spring.  Symptoms include sore throat, clogged… Read more Teaching Case 2: It sounds like seasonal allergy, but it’s not

As opposed to GERD which is attributed to incompetence of the lower esophageal sphincter, LPR is thought due to dysfunction… Read more Laryngopharyngeal Reflux, LPR