Introduction: Laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR) is defined as the reflux of gastric content into the larynx and pharynx with symptoms like foreign body sensation in the throat, cough, heartburn, chest pain, difficulty in swallowing, and hoarseness.
Study design: Prospective study.
Study duration: April 2015 to March 2016.
Materials and methods: Patients with suspected LPR were evaluated using reflux symptom index (RSI) and reflux finding score (RFS) and treated with proton pump inhibitors (PPIs). Pre- and posttherapeutic RSI and RFS were compared
Results: A total of 120 patients were included over a period of 12 months. Median total score of RSI and RFS before therapy was 23.37 ± 7.26 and 10.36 ± 3.11 respectively, and had reduced to (RSI and RFS) 5.24 ± 2.51 and 4.31 ± 2.00 (p < 0.001) respectively.
Conclusion: Implementation of RFS and RSI in daily use may reduce cost-intensive and time consuming examination, thus helping in early diagnosis of LPR and reducing serious complications of LPR.