Search for dissertations about: "thesis on laryngopharyngeal reflux"

Found 1 swedish dissertation containing the words thesis on laryngopharyngeal reflux.

2. 1. Laryngopharyngeal reflux - development and refinement of diagnostic tools

   Author : Olle Andersson; Göteborgs universitet; []
   Keywords : reflux; pH-monitoring; validation; questionnaires; larynx; hypopharynx;

   Abstract : Laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR), characterized by symptoms of chronic cough, hoarseness, throat clearing, globus, laryngospasm, throat pain and excessive mucus has in recent years been recognized as an extra-esophageal manifestation of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). There are still many questions to be answered regarding how to diagnose the LPR disease and how to effectively select patients that may benefit from treatment. READ MORE