Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Did you know there's a medical condition where people are unable to burp? In this episode of HealthFirst, we discuss the rare, yet uncomfortable, retrograde cricopharyngeus dysfunction (RCPD) with Mr Chadwan Al Yaghchi.
Mr Yaghchi, a leading consultant laryngologist and ear nose and throat surgeon in London, goes into expert depth about RCPD. He addresses its symptoms, treatment approaches and the possibility of repeat treatment.
We also take a look at the adjustment period after treatment, patient reactions after successful treatment, and Mr Yaghchi's expertise in the multifaceted speciality of swallowing disorders and ENT.
00:00 Introduction
02:07 What is RCPD?
05:16 What are the symptoms of RCPD, and how can they affect patients every day lives?
08:18 What's the treatment approach for RCPD, and can patients require repeat treatment?
15:44 Is there an adjustment period after treatment, and does it take time for burping to settle down?
17:42 Regarding complications; I believe swallowing issues can be a side effect of treatment. Does this require further treatment?
21:08 What are patient reactions like after successful treatment of RCPD?
22:12 Can you briefly provide a brief overview of complex swallowing disorders, how they affect patient quality of life, and how ENT specialists like yourself assist in improving this?
If you're considering treatment for RCPD, arrange a consultation with Mr Al Yaghchi via his profile at topdoctors.co.uk/doctor/chadwan-al-yaghchi
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Did you know there's a medical condition where people are unable to burp? In this episode of HealthFirst, we discuss the rare, yet uncomfortable, retrograde cricopharyngeus dysfunction (RCPD) with Mr Chadwan Al Yaghchi.
Mr Yaghchi, a leading consultant laryngologist and ear nose and throat surgeon in London, goes into expert depth about RCPD. He addresses its symptoms, treatment approaches and the possibility of repeat treatment.
We also take a look at the adjustment period after treatment, patient reactions after successful treatment, and Mr Yaghchi's expertise in the multifaceted speciality of swallowing disorders and ENT.
00:00 Introduction
02:07 What is RCPD?
05:16 What are the symptoms of RCPD, and how can they affect patients every day lives?
08:18 What's the treatment approach for RCPD, and can patients require repeat treatment?
15:44 Is there an adjustment period after treatment, and does it take time for burping to settle down?
17:42 Regarding complications; I believe swallowing issues can be a side effect of treatment. Does this require further treatment?
21:08 What are patient reactions like after successful treatment of RCPD?
22:12 Can you briefly provide a brief overview of complex swallowing disorders, how they affect patient quality of life, and how ENT specialists like yourself assist in improving this?
If you're considering treatment for RCPD, arrange a consultation with Mr Al Yaghchi via his profile at topdoctors.co.uk/doctor/chadwan-al-yaghchi
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