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September 10, 2025Saudi Medical JournalOpen Access

Prevalence and clinical features of laryngopharyngeal reflux in adults with chronic tonsillitis

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A significant 72.3% of participants with chronic tonsillitis were diagnosed with laryngopharyngeal reflux.
After treatment, 64.1% of patients reported complete relief from sore throat symptoms linked to laryngopharyngeal reflux.
Visual analog scale scores decreased significantly from 2.69 to 0.97, indicating improved symptoms.
This finding supports the importance of treating laryngopharyngeal reflux to reduce unnecessary tonsillectomies.

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Observational study reveals high prevalence of laryngopharyngeal reflux in chronic tonsillitis patients, suggesting effective treatment options.

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Observational study reveals high prevalence of laryngopharyngeal reflux in chronic tonsillitis patients, suggesting effective treatment options.