Dr. Morgan Yost

Dr. Morgan Yost Dedicated to my general Otolaryngology (ENT) practice and especially LPR. www.drmorganyost.com
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02/16/2026

If you stopped LPR treatment after one month because it “didn’t work,” this research matters.
A prospective study showed only about one-third of patients improve in the first month — but cumulative success at nine months reached 82–99%.
LPR management is often effective. It just takes longer than most people expect.
— Dr. Morgan Yost

02/09/2026

Over the last few weeks, many of you have asked the same question:
“What actually works for silent reflux?”
Research consistently supports structured lifestyle modification — not random diet changes. Meal timing, portion size, sleep positioning, stress regulation, and throat behavior all play a role in reducing cumulative irritation.
So I organized the evidence-based principles into a simple daily checklist format to make it easier to follow consistently.
The LPR Focus Checklist is now available.
— Dr. Morgan Yost

02/08/2026

Chronic cough lasting more than 8 weeks can be incredibly frustrating.
A recent state-of-the-art review highlights that many cases of refractory chronic cough involve cough reflex hypersensitivity — where even small triggers set off persistent coughing.
Understanding the mechanism changes the approach from chasing infection to calming the reflex.
— Dr. Morgan Yost

02/06/2026

Many patients say their sense of smell feels too strong — overwhelming, intense, even disturbing.
Interestingly, research shows that many of these patients actually test as less sensitive on objective smell testing. This suggests altered or distorted smell perception, not true hyperosmia.
That’s why objective testing is so important when evaluating smell complaints.
— Dr. Morgan Yost

01/20/2026

A normal scope doesn’t always mean your throat symptoms aren’t real.
LPR symptoms don’t always match what we see on exam.
Reflux can cause irritation without dramatic visible changes.
Good care looks at the full picture — not just one test.
— Dr. Morgan Yost

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