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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

Corresponding Author:alibeltagi@med.bsu.edu.eg

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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.