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A Study of Laryngopharyngeal Reflux Comparing Clinical Features with Endoscopy : Role of pH-metry

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Chronic cough was the most common symptom in patients with laryngopharyngeal reflux.
Endoscopic examination revealed positive findings in 74% of patients investigated for LPR.
pH-metry identified acid reflux in 80% of patients, supporting its use for diagnosis.
Reflux Symptom Index and Reflux Finding Score proved to be effective assessment tools for LPR.

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Observational analysis showed 74% endoscopic findings and 80% positive acid reflux in LPR patients, indicating pH-metry's value in diagnosis.

Galgali et al. (2025) studied this question.

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Observational analysis showed 74% endoscopic findings and 80% positive acid reflux in LPR patients, indicating pH-metry's value in diagnosis.