COPD, FEES, and LPRD: Throat Burn Reflux
Presented by: Eric Blicker CCC-SLP.D BCS-S
🗓️ JUNE 10, 2026 – 8:30 PM EST – 9:30 PM EST
After this course, you will be able to…
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Define Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and Acute Exacerbation Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (AE COPD) in relation to Laryngopharyngeal Reflux Disease (LPRD)
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List at least five potential areas of surface anatomy change in the laryngopharynx visualized on Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES)secondary to LPRD.
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List at least three clinical rating scales used in the management of LPRD.
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List at least five common oral intake items known to trigger potential LPRD symptoms.
COURSE CONTENT
LIVE AGENDA:
8:30 – 8:35 PM:Introduction and Welcome
8:35 – 8:45 PM: Laryngopharyngeal Reflux Disease (LPRD) Overview
8:45 – 8:55 PM: Rating Scales for LPRD
8:55 – 9:00 PM: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Overview
9:00 – 9:05 PM: Acute Exacerbation of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (AE COPD)
9:05 – 9:10 PM: Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES) for LPRD Management
9:10 – 9:15 PM: The Connection Between LPRD and COPD
9:15 – 9:25 PM: LPRD: Food as Medicine
9:25 – 9:30 PM: Question and Answer Session
SPEAKER INFORMATION & DISCLOSURES
Eric Blicker CCC-SLP.D BCS-S is an American Speech-Language-
Hearing Association (ASHA) Board Certified Specialist in Swallowing
Disorders (2008). Dr. Blicker received his Clinical Doctoral Degree from Nova Southeastern University (2008). He was trained in Flexible Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing with Sensory Testing (FEESST) by Dr. Jonathan Aviv, the otolaryngologist who developed FEESST at Columbia University Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck
Surgery (2000-2001).
FINANCIAL DISCLOSURES:
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Eric Blicker CCC-SLP.D BCS-S was paid an honorarium for this presentation.
NON-FINANCIAL DISCLOSURES:
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No relevant non-financial relationship exists.
ADDITIONAL FAQS
Can I get ASHA CEUS for this Course?
To successfully complete this course, participants must submit a reflective statement (150-250 words in length) within 14 days of taking the course addressing the following: Identify one key concept, technique, or insight you learned during the course and describe how you plan to apply this learning in your clinical practice.
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What can I do if I have a complaint?
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Who is this webinar appropriate for?
The target audience for this content is licensed speech-language pathologists. There are no prerequisite skills or knowledge needed beyond the basic speech-language pathology training and licensing.
What if I need special accommodations?
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