That chronic heartburn you've been ignoring could be quietly damaging your throat

Published on: 09/16/2026

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Dr. Keith Roach is a physician at Weill Cornell Medical College. He writes an educational column on infectious diseases, public health and sports medicine.

Dear Doctor Roach: What’s a Zenker’s diverticulum? My 74-year-old friend was diagnosed with it, along with “cricopharyngeal achalasia.” I’ve never noticed any swallowing difficulties before. -- S.W.

News Source : https://www.oregonlive.com/advice/2026/09/dear-doctor-could-years-of-heartburn-lead-to-a-serious-swallowing-disorder.html

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