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Your water is not basic enough

M. Beljan

2020

Abstract

METHODS BRIEF DESCRIPTION: Patient medical records from a single clinic were retrospectively reviewed and identified those patients diagnosed with LPR in a fiveyearperiod.Participantswereexcluded if theyhadprior vocal cord disorders, esophageal disorders, neuropathic cough, currently smoked, or had chronic allergies or sinusitis. Two cohorts were identified: those treated with PPI (either esomeprazole twice daily or dexlansoprazole daily) and those treated with dietary changes over a six-week period. Dietary changes included eating mostly produce, whole grains, and nuts, while limiting animal-based products, aswell as replacing all beverages with water with pH greater than 8.0 (alkaline). Treatment response was measured using the RSI.

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