March 17th, 2007

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AXIS Medical Respiratory White Power Neb II Nebulizer
AXIS Medical Respiratory White Power Neb II Nebulizer
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 Sunrise Medical Guardian wheelchair Lightweight Great condition  up to 250lb
Sunrise Medical Guardian wheelchair Lightweight Great condition up to 250lb
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Medical Bath Seat Shower Bathtub Bench Chair With Back
Medical Bath Seat Shower Bathtub Bench Chair With Back
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Invacare Raised Toilet Seat
Invacare Raised Toilet Seat
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Over The Door Cervical Neck Traction Unit Kit Home 9630
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Folding Bathtub Bench Bath Tub Seat Stool Shower Chair
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WHEELCHAIR SCOOTER MOBILITY CARRIER MEDICAL RACK+RAMP SC400
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BATHTUB TRANSFER BENCH WITH BACK  SHOWER TRANSFER SEAT WITH ADJUSTABLE HEIGHT
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WHEELCHAIR SCOOTER MOBILITY CARRIER MEDICAL RACK+RAMP SC400
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Euro Style LightWeight Aluminum Forearm Crutch Pair Adjustable Grey NEW
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Wide Bariatric Heavy Duty Bathroom Bench Shower Stool
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Medical Shower Chair Folding Bathtub Seat with Handles
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Bathroom Bath Tub Shower Transfer Bench Stool Chair Bath Seat
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Toilet Bathroom Safety Frame Rail Medical 26 to 31 H Inch Aluminum
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Heavy Duty 300 lbs Weight Capacity 2 Seat Bath Tub Stepper Bathtub Shower Chair
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Euro Style LightWeight Aluminum Forearm Crutch Pair Adjustable Blue NEW
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Drive Medical Stand Alone Toilet Safety Rail Frame Commode handle bar RTL12079
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Lumex Padded Commode Tub Transfer Bench w pail cover
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Handicap Bathtub Bath Tub Shower Seat Chair Bath Bench
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Standers White Security Bed Assist Pole and Grab Bar
Standers White Security Bed Assist Pole and Grab Bar
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Medical Bath Seat Shower Bathtub Bench Chair With Back
Medical Bath Seat Shower Bathtub Bench Chair With Back
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NOVA 9016 Shower Tub Chair Seat Bench Stool w Handles
NOVA 9016 Shower Tub Chair Seat Bench Stool w Handles
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Bath Transfer Bench Wheelchair to Bathtub Shower Transfer Seat with Back Support
Bath Transfer Bench Wheelchair to Bathtub Shower Transfer Seat with Back Support
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Handicap Bathtub Bath Tub Shower Seat Chair Bath Bench
Handicap Bathtub Bath Tub Shower Seat Chair Bath Bench
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Drive Phoenix 3 Wheel Compact Portable Travel Power Scooter S35010 Red Blue
Drive Phoenix 3 Wheel Compact Portable Travel Power Scooter S35010 Red Blue
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Medical Transfer Bath Seat Bench Shower Bathtub Stool Chair Detachable Arm Rail
Medical Transfer Bath Seat Bench Shower Bathtub Stool Chair Detachable Arm Rail
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Roscoe Chrome Pedal Exerciser w Tension Knob
Roscoe Chrome Pedal Exerciser w Tension Knob
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Heavy Duty 300 lbs Elderly Bathtub Shower Seat Chair Bench  Optional Backrest
Heavy Duty 300 lbs Elderly Bathtub Shower Seat Chair Bench Optional Backrest
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Lightweight Aluminum Euro Style Forearm Crutches
Lightweight Aluminum Euro Style Forearm Crutches
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NeckPro with Adjustable Bracket Neck Pro Pain Relief
NeckPro with Adjustable Bracket Neck Pro Pain Relief
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Elderly Bathtub Shower Seat Chair Bench  Optional Back
Elderly Bathtub Shower Seat Chair Bench Optional Back
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Pronex Cervical Traction Neck Pain Regular New
Pronex Cervical Traction Neck Pain Regular New
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Drive Medical Bariatric Premium Guard Gel Foam Overlay for Mattress
Drive Medical Bariatric Premium Guard Gel Foam Overlay for Mattress
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BP BLOOD PRESSURE CUFF ANEROID SPYGMOMANOMETER ADULT
BP BLOOD PRESSURE CUFF ANEROID SPYGMOMANOMETER ADULT
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Heavy Duty 300 lbs Weight Capacity 2 Seat Bath Tub Stepper Bathtub Shower Chair
Heavy Duty 300 lbs Weight Capacity 2 Seat Bath Tub Stepper Bathtub Shower Chair
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Clamp on Raised Toilet Seat Without Arms
Clamp on Raised Toilet Seat Without Arms
$22.99
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ActiveCare Spitfire 1420 EX Power Mobility Electric Scooter Cart Wheelchair
ActiveCare Spitfire 1420 EX Power Mobility Electric Scooter Cart Wheelchair
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Folding Bathtub Bench Bath Tub Seat Stool Shower Chair
Folding Bathtub Bench Bath Tub Seat Stool Shower Chair
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Cervical Traction Neck Pain Device Therapy Unit For 13 16 in Neck
Cervical Traction Neck Pain Device Therapy Unit For 13 16 in Neck
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Spa Bath Medical Shower Chair Seat Bench Steel Blue White Adepta 250 lb
Spa Bath Medical Shower Chair Seat Bench Steel Blue White Adepta 250 lb
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WHEELCHAIR SCOOTER MOBILITY CARRIER MEDICAL RACK+RAMP SC400
WHEELCHAIR SCOOTER MOBILITY CARRIER MEDICAL RACK+RAMP SC400
$239.99
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Portable Folding Shower Chair Bathtub Seat without Back
Portable Folding Shower Chair Bathtub Seat without Back
$35.99
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Medline Bath Bench Shower Chair Non Assembled Gray With Back Slightly Used
Medline Bath Bench Shower Chair Non Assembled Gray With Back Slightly Used
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NURSE STETHOSCOPE SPRAGUE RAPPAPORT 5 IN ONE NEW only 500
NURSE STETHOSCOPE SPRAGUE RAPPAPORT 5 IN ONE NEW only 500
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2 Seat Bath Tub Bench Stepper Seat Chair Drainage Holes
2 Seat Bath Tub Bench Stepper Seat Chair Drainage Holes
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Abertek New Aneroid Sphygmomanometer Adult Cuff Size
Abertek New Aneroid Sphygmomanometer Adult Cuff Size
$30.99
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Hoyer C HLA Patient Transfer Lift Hydraulic Lifter Pump Replacement Assembly
Hoyer C HLA Patient Transfer Lift Hydraulic Lifter Pump Replacement Assembly
$99.00
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New Euro Style Light Weight Forearm Crutch SILVER
New Euro Style Light Weight Forearm Crutch SILVER
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SHOPRIDER Medical Power Wheel Chair With Additional items Added to Chair
SHOPRIDER Medical Power Wheel Chair With Additional items Added to Chair
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Bed Caddie Help to sit up in bed Standers Mobility Medical Aid Sitting Assist
Bed Caddie Help to sit up in bed Standers Mobility Medical Aid Sitting Assist
$21.79
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CONVAQUIP 724 Adult Toilet Chair Bedside Commode
CONVAQUIP 724 Adult Toilet Chair Bedside Commode
$29.99
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Invacare Hemi Walker Side Walker Side Stepper One Arm Walker Cane
Invacare Hemi Walker Side Walker Side Stepper One Arm Walker Cane
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WHEELCHAIR SCOOTER MOBILITY CARRIER MEDICAL RACK CL SC400
WHEELCHAIR SCOOTER MOBILITY CARRIER MEDICAL RACK CL SC400
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NEW Heavy Duty Deluxe 2 Button Folding Assembled Walker
NEW Heavy Duty Deluxe 2 Button Folding Assembled Walker
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Roscoe Medical Caster Fork Assembly for Jr  Std Roll 90316
Roscoe Medical Caster Fork Assembly for Jr Std Roll 90316
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MDF 22K GOLD PLATED 2 IN 1 DELUXE SPRAGUE RAPPAPORT STETHOSCOPE BRAND NEW
MDF 22K GOLD PLATED 2 IN 1 DELUXE SPRAGUE RAPPAPORT STETHOSCOPE BRAND NEW
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Toilet Safety Frame  Adjustable Arm Height  Adjustable Arm Width  Aluminum
Toilet Safety Frame Adjustable Arm Height Adjustable Arm Width Aluminum
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New Bath Bench Shower Seat Chair Stool Bathtub Grey
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EasyStand Magician 7500 MOBILE Stander Standing Frame w OPTIONS SHIPS
EasyStand Magician 7500 MOBILE Stander Standing Frame w OPTIONS SHIPS
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GIC Medical Trolley Walker
GIC Medical Trolley Walker
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New Traction Set Over Door Overdoor Cervical Kit 20 lb
New Traction Set Over Door Overdoor Cervical Kit 20 lb
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GIC Medical 3 Wheel Rollator
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2 Pair Medline Push Button Childrens Childs Crutches
2 Pair Medline Push Button Childrens Childs Crutches
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InterLink Shower RainSpa Hotel Spa Sprayer Attachment
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Drive Medical 15064 Home Bed Assist Rail Safety Bar No Tool Grab Handle
Drive Medical 15064 Home Bed Assist Rail Safety Bar No Tool Grab Handle
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Bath Transfer Bench With Back
Bath Transfer Bench With Back
$65.00
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Drive Medical Premium Seat Riser w Removable Arms NEW OPEN BOX
Drive Medical Premium Seat Riser w Removable Arms NEW OPEN BOX
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Handicap Bathtub Bath Tub Shower Seat Chair Bath Bench
Handicap Bathtub Bath Tub Shower Seat Chair Bath Bench
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Invacare I Fit Shower Chair Seat Stool without Back NEW
Invacare I Fit Shower Chair Seat Stool without Back NEW
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MDF 22K GOLD PLATED 2 IN 1 DELUXE SPRAGUE RAPPAPORT STETHOSCOPE BRAND NEW
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Drive Medical Adjustable Height Home Bed Assist Handle 15063 ADJ
Drive Medical Adjustable Height Home Bed Assist Handle 15063 ADJ
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NEW Medical Wheelchair Carrier Mobility Lift Hitch Rack
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GIC Medical 4 Wheel Rollator Aluminum
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Drive Medical 12455 Chrome Kitchen Step Stepping Stool
Drive Medical 12455 Chrome Kitchen Step Stepping Stool
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New Sprague Nurse Kit Hot Pink
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DELUXE WHEELCHAIR SCOOTER MOBILITY CARRIER RACK 5 RAMP SC500 V3
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Bariatric Bath Bench Shower Chair Seat Bath Tub Heavy Duty
Bariatric Bath Bench Shower Chair Seat Bath Tub Heavy Duty
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Drive Medical Bobcat 4 Wheel Travel Mobility Scooter
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GIC Medical Armchair Table
GIC Medical Armchair Table
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CAREX A867 00 30 37 EXPLORER FOLDING TRAVEL WALKER UP TO 300LB LIMITATION
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Drive Daytona 4Wheel Mobility Electric Scooter Blue
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Drive Medical Phoenix 4 Wheel Compact Power Scooter 300lb Capacity Red  Blue
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Acid Reflux vs LPRD by Kathryn Whittaker

GERD and LPRD. They sound like top-secret government programs, or maybe the names of computer programs. But they're actually very common medical conditions, and chances are you've suffered one or both of them. What are they? And what's the difference between them?

GERD stands for gastroesophogeal reflux disease, commonly known as acid reflux or just heartburn. LPRD is laryngopharyngeal reflux disease. To understand their causes and their relation to each other, let's look at how the body is assembled.

At the back of your throat is a sphincter (or muscle) that opens when you swallow something, allowing the material into the esophagus. Then, at the bottom of the esophagus, there is another sphincter that opens into the stomach. Both of these muscles are closed most of the time, opening only when something is supposed to pass through. There is no open-door policy with the esophagus; you have to knock every time.

One of the purposes of that lower sphincter is to keep the stomach's digestive acids from splashing up into the esophagus. The stomach is lined with material to protect it from its own acids, of course, but the esophagus has no such protection. So when something happens to compromise that sphincter, allowing acid to rise up where it doesn't belong, you feel it. That's heartburn, or GERD.

Now, if the acid comes up into the esophagus and then KEEPS GOING, coming all the way up past the upper sphincter and into the back of the throat, that's LPRD. In layman's terms, you could consider LPRD to be what happens when the acid from GERD doesn't know when to quit bubbling up.

You'd think that you wouldn't feel LPRD without feeling GERD first, but in fact most people who suffer from LPRD don't notice any significant heartburn. This is because for it to be LPRD, the acid must have passed all the way through the esophagus and up into the back of the throat. Had it lingered in the esophagus, it would have done some damage and caused heartburn. But since it kept going, it basically skipped that process altogether.

The symptoms of LPRD are hoarseness, frequent throat-clearing, problems with swallowing, a bitter taste in the mouth, and a pain in the throat. It's very much a throat-related syndrome, whereas GERD is felt more in the chest area.

However, while GERD and LPRD have different symptoms, they can be prevented exactly the same way. They are both caused by acid rising up from the stomach, so if you can stop that from happening, you'll prevent both conditions. Avoid eating huge meals or lying down immediately after eating. Avoid fatty foods, caffeine, alcohol, tobacco and chocolate -- yeah, yeah, all the fun stuff, but it comes with a price. Tight clothes or belts can also cause reflux simply by physically forcing acid up from the stomach.

If you find yourself burdened with either GERD or LPRD, don't fret. In almost all cases, both ailments are fairly easily treated. Finding the cure that works for you specifically may take some doing, but it's a small price to pay to keep your stomach happy.

Kathryn Whittaker has an interest in Acid Reflux. For further information on Acid Reflux please visit http://www.naturally-stop-acid-reflux.com/acidreflux.html or http://www.naturally-stop-acid-reflux.com/blog/2006/11/07/acid-reflux-vs-lprd/ .

Article Source: http://www.earticlesonline.com/Article/Acid-Reflux-vs-LPRD/87216

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