Dr. Inna Husain
Laryngologist
3 Podcasts • 1 Course on BackTable
Dr. Inna Husain is the medical director of laryngology with the CCNI Network and Community Hospital in Munster, Indiana.
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Episode # 276 • 01 Jun 2026
LPR vs. LPS: Key Differences & Diagnostic Techniques
Not all chronic cough, globus, or voice changes are due to reflux, so how do you distinguish laryngopharyngeal symptoms (LPS) from true laryngopharyngeal reflux disease (LPRD)? In this episode of the BackTable ENT & Allergy Podcast, Dr. Ashley Agan interviews laryngologist Dr. Inna Husain about how nuanced diagnostic definitions and a careful clinical approach can improve patient outcomes and avoid both under- and overdiagnosis. Together, they discuss the differences between GERD and LPRD, review the importance of detailed patient histories, endoscopic findings, and the evolving role of biomarkers like pepsin.
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About
Dr. Inna Husain, MD, is a board-certified otolaryngologist/head and neck surgeon with sub-specialization in laryngology (voice, airway, swallow disorders). She is affiliated with Community Hospital, Munster, IN, Community Stroke and Rehabilitation Center, Crown Point, IN and St. Catherine Hospital, East Chicago, IN.
Dr. Husain received her medical degree from Southwestern Medical School at Dallas. She then completed residency at the McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University, followed by a fellowship at Harvard Medical School. Dr. Husain has published over 30 papers, 9 op-eds, numerous press mentions, and given national/international talks related to her area of expertise.
Dr. Husain spent the first 7 years of her career in academic medicine being an Associate Professor and Section Head of Laryngology. She has a passion for teaching, and gained training in medical education through her role as Associate Residency Program Director. Dr. Husain now applies these skills to social media, where she maintains an active presence on Instagram and TikTok, helping to educate and advocate for patients with otolaryngology and throat disorders.
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