The Silent Acid That Affects Your Throat

You can have severe acid reflux without ever feeling heartburn. Known as silent reflux, this condition sends stomach acid all the way up to your throat, often causing chronic coughing or throat clearing instead of chest pain.

Unlike typical acid reflux that burns the esophagus, this version bypasses the common warning signs. Because it rarely causes burning sensations, many people do not realize their nagging throat issues or sinus problems are actually caused by their stomach. It can quietly irritate your voice box and nasal passages for years. Doctors often treat it differently than standard digestive issues because the damage happens in such a sensitive area.