Indeed, of 3,812 respondents to a questionnaire from the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) for its 2011 national compensation survey, just 1.6 percent of them said they were neonatal nurse practitioners (NNPs).
Chronic acid reflux can contribute to throat soreness and can lead to the following: 1  Esophagitis: irritation of the tissues lining the throat is due to the potent nature of stomach and esophageal acids.eople with Barrettâs esophagus have a slightly increased risk of developing esophageal cancer. Symptoms of Barrettâs esophagus may include: 1  heartburn (burning in the chest, sore throat). 2  upper abdominal pain. 3  dysphagia.
Acid Reflux (GERD) Quick Overview. Acid reflux (GERD) is a condition in which acid backs up from the stomach into the esophagus and even up to the throat, irritating the tissue. Acid reflux can be caused by many different things, including lifestyle, medication, diet, pregnancy, rapid weight gain, and certain medical conditions. Symptoms of acid reflux include heartburn, regurgitation of bitter acid into the throat, bitter taste in mouth, dry cough, hoarseness, feeling of tightness in the throat, and wheezing.