Symptoms of Extraesophageal Reflux in a Community-Dwelling Sample |
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Authors: | Nadine P Connor Kerrin LP Palazzi-Churas Stacy B Cohen Glen E Leverson Diane M Bless |
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Institution: | Department of Communicative Disorders, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, Wisconsin, USA. connor@surgery.wisc.edu |
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Abstract: | OBJECTIVES: Extraesophageal reflux disease (EERD) is linked with serious and varied health concerns. The authors' goal was to determine the prevalence of EERD and the effect on health-related quality of life in adults within a large community-based sample. STUDY DESIGN: Survey study conducted in a community setting. METHODS: In the Madison, Wisconsin area, 1845 adult subjects were surveyed. Main outcome measures were frequently of GERD and laryngeal symptoms, the Medical Outcomes Trust Short Form 12 (SF-12), Voice Handicap Index (VHI), and Quality of Life in Reflux and Dyspepsia (QOLRAD) questionnaires. RESULTS: More than 66% of subjects reported either GERD or laryngeal symptoms, and 26% reported both GERD and laryngeal symptoms (which reflect symptoms commonly reported for EERD). In addition, 39% of our sample took medicine for heartburn. Forty-four percent of subjects with both GERD and laryngeal symptoms reported occasional breathing difficulties, and 38% of these subjects reported a voice disorder. Significant reductions in perceived quality of general health, digestive health, and voice-related quality of life were found in subjects with both GERD and laryngeal symptoms, in comparison with subjects manifesting each symptom group alone, or in subjects with no symptoms. CONCLUSIONS: The presence of GERD and laryngeal symptoms, and their concurrence, was identified in a substantial number of subjects. The GERD and laryngeal symptoms surveyed represent those most commonly reported for EERD. Because EERD has been linked with tissue damage and reductions in health-related quality of life, it is important to identify these persons and provide treatment before progression of the condition. |
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Keywords: | GERD Extraesophageal reflux Health-related quality of life Voice disorder Prevalence Laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR) |
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