"Nodules" typically refers to thickening of the membranes of the folds due
to chronic irritation. Think of them as callouses. Typically it is
mechanical irritation as in overuse or poor techniques.
Reflux tends to cause reddening and swelling. This might lead to poor
technique to compensate, but to my knowledge reflux per se does not cause
nodules.
John
John J. Messmer, M.D.
Assistant Professor, Family & Community Medicine
Penn State College of Medicine
> I have been told by my ENT that small soft nodules are typical symptoms
for
> someone suffering from reflux over an extended period. I don't quite
> understand how that works. Any offers?
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