Laryngopharyngeal reflux disease in the Greek general population, prevalence and risk factors

To assess the prevalence of laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR) in the Greek general population and its risk factors. Questionnaire based epidemiological, adult participants' survey. The Reflux Symptom Index (RSI) was used for the assessment of LPR prevalence. The RSI questionnaire was completed by...

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Published in:BMC ear, nose and throat disorders nose and throat disorders, 2015-12, Vol.15 (7), p.7-7, Article 7
Main Authors: Spantideas, Nikolaos, Drosou, Eirini, Bougea, Anastasia, Assimakopoulos, Dimitrios
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Care and treatment
Complications and side effects
Gastroesophageal reflux
Health aspects
Quality of life
Questionnaires
Smoking
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Summary:To assess the prevalence of laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR) in the Greek general population and its risk factors. Questionnaire based epidemiological, adult participants' survey. The Reflux Symptom Index (RSI) was used for the assessment of LPR prevalence. The RSI questionnaire was completed by 340 (183 male and 157 female) randomly selected subjects. Subjects with RSI score ≥13 were considered as LPR patients and those with RSI score  0.05). The age group of 50-64 years showed the higher prevalence rate. Tobacco smoking and alcohol consumption were found to be related with LPR. No reported concomitant disease or medication was found to be related with LPR. LPR prevalence in the Greek general population was found to be 18.8 %. Tobacco smoking and alcohol consumption were found to be related with LPR.
ISSN:1472-6815
1472-6815
DOI:10.1186/s12901-015-0020-2