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Board-certified otolaryngologist, fellowship in Laryngology from Harvard
🔥 LPR/silent reflux expert, International speaker, 40+ publications, 250K+ online followers
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www.innahusainmd.com

05/11/2026

Did you know your stomach and esophagus are angled in a way to protect you against reflux?

There are a few different natural mechanisms your body has to protect you against reflux but one of the main barriers to reflux is also the first failure: the gastro esophageal junction and the lower esophageal sphincter.

In normal anatomy, we see an acute angle between the esophagus and top of the stomach. This anatomy is crucial. After food passes into the stomach, this angle, allows the top of the stomach to “balloon up” under your diaphragm, transmitting pressure to close the flap and seal the stomach.

Unfortunately, for a variety of reasons, including just living…the ligaments that hold this junction loosen over time changing this angle and shape, making it harder for the valve to close. Barrier failure. 😔

Gel alginates are a natural way to help this barrier. They won’t strengthen the ligaments, but they help to create a new barrier to what is in your stomach and prevent them from escaping out of the stomach. Alginate gels float to the top creating a nice little “raft.”

Find this interesting? Want to learn more about how alginates can help?

Comment “alginate” and I’ll send you a free peer-reviewed article on the subject summarizing the data.

Or check out a US-based company that has harnessed this sodium alginate power along with digestive health ingredients to help reflux sufferers.

Happy Mother’s Day to my amazing Mama! To me she isn’t just a trailblazing woman in otolaryngology, nor a strong and det...
05/10/2026

Happy Mother’s Day to my amazing Mama!

To me she isn’t just a trailblazing woman in otolaryngology, nor a strong and determined woman who faced obstacles most of us can only imagine, but she’s the most loving “ride or die” mom out there. Growing up, and even now in adulthood, I know that any problem, never too big nor small, mom won’t just have my back she will help me find a solution. And, I know that no matter what the world throws at me, I will be surrounded by her love and support.

Grateful to be your daughter ❤️🧿💐

❤️

05/01/2026

You’ve felt it, that tickle in the throat. Maybe it came once with a cold and never bothered you again or perhaps it’s a recurrent issue.
Out of the blue you feel the pinch, the voice may go, your eyes may water, you may feel the need to cough or clear.

But what is it exactly?!

Well, commonly mucus from the nose often called “post-nasal drip” is blamed but did you know that tickle may be branches from your vagus nerve trying to send you a signal?

It can be part of a condition known as Irritable Larynx Syndrome and as a laryngologist I can help. Managing these symptoms often involves:

📍Creating a happy laryngeal environment. This may mean address any rhinitis/post nasal drip but also addressing any reflux that both can contribute to inflammation (inflammed tissue “feels” more)
📍Addressing how we choose to react to the tickle. This is where my colleagues in speech language pathology can be so helpful, when you feel a tickle, how can you override it? Things like a hard swallow, a hum, blowing air out can all be redirection techniques. Sips of water are a great re-direction technique as well.
📍Finally, in cases where symptoms persist, I often will discuss the role of nerve blocks (superior laryngeal nerve block) with patients or even discuss short term trials of neuromodulating medicines.

Want to learn more? Just comment “irritable larynx” or “ILS” and I’ll send you a free webinar.

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