Research Article
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 |
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