Tools of trade include:
Laryngoscopy
Jet ventilator(GA)
Laryngeal Microdebrieder (GA)
Imaging
CT, MRI and PET-CT
Cine-esophagram
Modified Barium Swallow
Antacids
Tums, Gelusil, Mylanta
Sucralfate(Carafate)
Alginates
Bicarbonate Gum
H2 Blockers-e.g. Pepcid, Zantac
PPI-Prilosec, Protonix, Prevacid, Nexium, Dexilant, Zegarid