Reflux symptom index and reflux finding score in 91 asymptomatic volunteers. (3rd July 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Chen, Meixiang; Hou, Chenjie; Chen, Ting; Lin, Zhihui; Wang, Xin; Zeng, Yanling
• Is Part Of: Acta oto-laryngologica. Volume 138:Number 7(2018)
• Page Start: 659
• Page End: 663
• Publication Date: 2018-07-03
• Subjects: Asymptomatic volunteers -- laryngopharyngeal reflux -- reflux finding score -- reflux symptom index; Otolaryngology -- Periodicals; Ear -- Diseases -- Periodicals; Throat -- Diseases -- Periodicals; Otolaryngology -- Electronic Resources; Otorhinolaryngologic Diseases; 617.8
• DOI: 10.1080/00016489.2018.1436768
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0001-6489

Abstract

Abstract: Background: The primary goal of this study was to investigating the symptoms, in addition to the reflux-related laryngopharynx inflammation performance of asymptomatic, volunteers, and verified the 'normal point'. Methods: A total of 91 asymptomatic subjects were recruited for this cross-sectional study between March 2016 and September 2016. Participants completed the reflux symptom index (RSI) assessment and underwent laryngostroboscopic examination using a rigid endoscope. Their RFS were graded according to the laryngeal findings. The distribution and the relationship of the RSI and the RFS were analyzed. Results: The mean RSI of individuals was 2.24 ± 2.34 [95% confidence interval (CI) = 1.75, 2.72], and the mean RFS of individuals was 5.78 ± 1.74 (95% CI = 5.42, 6.15). The Pearson product–moment correlation coefficient of the RSI and RFS scores was –0.084 ( n = 91, p = .428). Conclusions: Asymptomatic people could present relatively high RFS scores, and no linear relationship existed between RSI and RFS.