Quantifying Laryngopharyngeal Reflux in Singers: Perceptual and Objective Findings

Table 1

Reflux Severity Index. Within the last month, how did the following problems affect you?

(1) Hoarseness or a problem with your voice	0	1	2	3	4	5
(2) Clearing your throat	0	1	2	3	4	5
(3) Excess throat mucous	0	1	2	3	4	5
(4) Difficulty swallowing food, liquids, or pills	0	1	2	3	4	5
(5) Coughing after eating or after lying down	0	1	2	3	4	5
(6) Breathing difficulties or choking episodes	0	1	2	3	4	5
(7) Troublesome or annoying cough	0	1	2	3	4	5
(8) Sensations of something sticking in your throat or a lump in your throat	0	1	2	3	4	5
(9) Heartburn, chest pain, indigestion, or stomach acid coming up	0	1	2	3	4	5
Total score: