Title | Reflux symptom index versus reflux finding score. |
Publication Type | Journal Article |
Year of Publication | 2007 |
Authors | Mesallam TA, Stemple J, Sobeih TM, Elluru RG |
Journal | Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol |
Volume | 116 |
Issue | 6 |
Pagination | 436-40 |
Date Published | 2007 Jun |
ISSN | 0003-4894 |
Keywords | Adult, Female, Gastroesophageal Reflux, Humans, Laryngoscopy, Male, Retrospective Studies, Severity of Illness Index, Vocal Cords, Voice Disorders |
Abstract | OBJECTIVES: We examined the correlation between the Reflux Symptom Index (RSI) and the Reflux Finding Score (RFS) to determine the laryngeal signs and symptoms that were most significantly correlated. METHODS: Forty randomly selected patients were included in the study. A retrospective chart review was performed for patients who fit the inclusion criteria. Videostroboscopic samples for the study group were reviewed and RFS-rated by 6 experienced raters on 2 different occasions to evaluate the interrater and intrarater reliability. The RSI and the RFS were statistically compared regarding both the total scores and the individual parameters. RESULTS: The RFS ranged from 0 to 20, and the RSI varied from 14 to 38. There was a high agreement between the raters' scores, demonstrating high interrater and intrarater reliability for RFS. Additionally, the RSI and RFS were highly correlated (p < .0001). Hoarseness was highly correlated with vocal fold edema and thick laryngeal mucus (p < .01), and excessive throat clearing correlated significantly with thick endolaryngeal mucus (p < .01). CONCLUSIONS: The study demonstrates a highly significant correlation between the RFS and the RSI. |
DOI | 10.1177/000348940711600608 |
Alternate Journal | Ann. Otol. Rhinol. Laryngol. |
PubMed ID | 17672246 |