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Suggest Medication For Burning Sensation In Throat After Eating Spicy Snacks

i used to eat hot Cheetos and takis alot and iv quit for 3 weeks and ate some xxtra hot Cheetos and at night i coughed and my throat was stinging and burning it had done it before when i quit a month ago but it hurts for about 5 min i have to drink water and try not to cough or my throat will burn like crazy is it serious?
Thu, 18 Sep 2014
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Hi. The repeated dry coughing without prominent chest symptoms which is very suggestive of a condition called LPRD or Laryngopharyngeal Reflux Disease.

In this condition small amounts of acid from the stomach creates injury and inflammation around the voice box leading to swelling in the interarytenoid region (posterior portion of the voice box). This is what causes the sticking feeling in the throat and the acid irritation leads to dry cough, burning sensation and stinging sensation. LPRD is different from GERD or Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease and therefore may not be associated with symptoms of gastritis such as burning chest pain, stomach pain and gas.

Management of this condition involves keeping the LPRD under control and allowing the voice box to heal (2-3 weeks). This is a challenge because there is more effort required from the patients in the form of lifestyle changes and little support provided by medications. Antacids and lifestyle changes may need to be followed for 6 months or more for complete cure.

Here are some recommended lifestyle modifications- Reduce/ avoid spicy and fried food and the intake of tea/ coffee/ carbonated drinks, Reduce smoking and alcohol consumption, drink plenty of fluids (1.8 to 2.5 litres of water per day) and maintain an upright posture for up to 2 hrs after meals. Avoid lying down immediately after meals.

Do let me know if you have any more questions.

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Suggest Medication For Burning Sensation In Throat After Eating Spicy Snacks

Hi. The repeated dry coughing without prominent chest symptoms which is very suggestive of a condition called LPRD or Laryngopharyngeal Reflux Disease. In this condition small amounts of acid from the stomach creates injury and inflammation around the voice box leading to swelling in the interarytenoid region (posterior portion of the voice box). This is what causes the sticking feeling in the throat and the acid irritation leads to dry cough, burning sensation and stinging sensation. LPRD is different from GERD or Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease and therefore may not be associated with symptoms of gastritis such as burning chest pain, stomach pain and gas. Management of this condition involves keeping the LPRD under control and allowing the voice box to heal (2-3 weeks). This is a challenge because there is more effort required from the patients in the form of lifestyle changes and little support provided by medications. Antacids and lifestyle changes may need to be followed for 6 months or more for complete cure. Here are some recommended lifestyle modifications- Reduce/ avoid spicy and fried food and the intake of tea/ coffee/ carbonated drinks, Reduce smoking and alcohol consumption, drink plenty of fluids (1.8 to 2.5 litres of water per day) and maintain an upright posture for up to 2 hrs after meals. Avoid lying down immediately after meals. Do let me know if you have any more questions.