Dr. Dwayne Rollins is the best Ear Nose and Throat Doctor Queens has to offer. In his 11-plus years of practicing independently, he has come across patients with a number of Ear Nose and Throat issues, however one of the most common is Reflux or Gastric Reflux. Most people do not realize what exactly reflux is and the issues it can cause. Reflux can be broken down into two major conditions, the first being GERD, or Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, with symptoms of heartburn caused by the backflow of stomach contents into the esophagus. The second is LPR, or Laryngopharyngeal Reflux, which may not exhibit any symptoms of heartburn at all, but causes mucus build up in the throat.

During his time as an Ear Nose and Throat doctor Queens, Dr. Rollins has come to realize that GERD is by far the most common type of reflux. It occurs when acid and digestive enzymes from the stomach travel back into the esophagus, generally while lying down, and have eaten high fat foods and have a full stomach. Common symptoms of GERD are:

  • Heartburn 2 or more times a week
  • Heartburn that bothers your sleep
  • Difficulty and pain while swallowing

However, like any other Ear Nose Throat Doctor Queens has in practice, Dr. Rollins must be aware of patients with LPR. Patients with LPR may not have heartburn at all, instead they will have many issues with the throat, vocal issues and sinus issues. More than 50% of patients with diagnosed voice box or speaking issues have LPR, common symptoms associated with this disorder are:

  • Frequent throat clearing
  • Hoarseness
  • Chronic sore throat
  • Dry mouth
  • Difficulty speaking or vocal fatigue
  • Chronic cough
  • Excessive throat mucus

If you’re in need of reflux treatment contact the best Ear Nose and Throat Doctor Queens has to offer, Dr. Dwayne Rollins.