Reflux symptom index and reflux finding score in 91 asymptomatic volunteers |
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| Authors: | Meixiang Chen Chenjie Hou Zhihui Lin Xin Wang Yanling Zeng |
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| Affiliation: | 1. Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Fujian Provincial Clinical College of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, China;2. Department of Gastroenterology, Fujian Provincial Clinical College of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, China |
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| 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. |
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| Keywords: | Asymptomatic volunteers laryngopharyngeal reflux reflux finding score reflux symptom index |
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