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Correlation between reflux symptoms score -12 and reflux finding score in patients with laryngopharyngeal reflux symptoms
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  • Ali M. Abdel Fattah,
  • Ahmad Ali Abdel Monem,
  • Khaled Abdel Moaty,
  • Alaa Aboud
Ali M. Abdel Fattah
Beni-Suef University

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Ahmad Ali Abdel Monem
Beni-Suef University
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Khaled Abdel Moaty
Beni-Suef University
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Alaa Aboud
Beni-Suef University
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Abstract

Background and aim: The reflux symptoms score -12 (RSS-12) is a validated questionnaire with good sensitivity and specificity for diagnosing laryngopharyngeal reflux disease (LPRD). However, the correlation between RSS-12 and reflux finding score (RFS) in patients with clinical symptoms suggestive of LPR has not been investigated. In this study, we examined such correlation. Patients and methods: We conducted cohort cross sectional study over 6 months duration in total of 105 patients with typical gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD ) symptoms associated with LPR symptoms based on RSS-12.We excluded patients with any medical problems or lifestyle habits that could induce similar symptoms. The study participants underwent a telescopic laryngeal examination and the RFS was calculated. Results: The prevalence of LPRD (RFS > 7) in patients with clinical symptoms of GERD and LPR was 14.2% (15 patients). Laryngoscopic abnormalities unrelated to LPRD were present in 16 patients (15.2%). RSS-12 had strong positive correlation with RFS. Conclusion: In patients with clinical symptoms of LPR, RSS-12 strongly predicts the diagnosis of LPRD.
13 Jul 2024Submitted to Clinical Otolaryngology
22 Jul 2024Submission Checks Completed
22 Jul 2024Assigned to Editor
21 Aug 2024Reviewer(s) Assigned
09 Oct 2024Review(s) Completed, Editorial Evaluation Pending