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) into the esophagus (lower 
), then up the esophagus (
), through the upper esophageal sphincter and into the throat and voice box area (laryngopharynx) (upper 
) and voice box area. This results in swelling of exposed areas. Vocal folds (
), especially the back part, can get irritated and swollen when exposed to stomach fluid backflow.
