I read it as well
In my opinion this is a disease that is not understood by most physicians the GI doc might get the esophagus, the ent might understand acid effects on the upper airway and most pulmonary docs are shocked to learn much of asthma is related to reflux!
Truth be told it is much easier to give them a pill
Another thought leader is Dr Jamie Kaufman who wrote "Dropping Acid"(love the title)
Best of luck