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Laryngeal sensory testing in the assessment of patients with laryngopharyngeal reflux

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  26 October 2009

O T Dale ,
O Alhamarneh ,
K Young  and
S Mohan
O T Dale*
Affiliation:
Derby Voice Clinic, Department of ENT Surgery, Derbyshire Royal Infirmary, Derby, UK
O Alhamarneh
Affiliation:
Derby Voice Clinic, Department of ENT Surgery, Derbyshire Royal Infirmary, Derby, UK
K Young
Affiliation:
Derby Voice Clinic, Department of ENT Surgery, Derbyshire Royal Infirmary, Derby, UK
S Mohan
Affiliation:
Derby Voice Clinic, Department of ENT Surgery, Derbyshire Royal Infirmary, Derby, UK
*
Address for correspondence: Mr Oliver T Dale, Department of ENT Surgery, Musgrove Park Hospital, Taunton TA1 5DA, UK. Fax: 01332347141 E-mail: otdale@doctors.net.uk
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Abstract

Laryngopharyngeal reflux is commonly encountered in the ENT out-patient setting. It leads to impaired sensory capacity of the laryngeal mucosa. The sensory integrity of the laryngopharynx can be evaluated through endoscopic administration of pulsed air, which stimulates the laryngeal adductor reflex. The pressure of air needed to elicit this reflex indicates the degree of sensory impairment. Such laryngeal sensory testing gives a quantifiable means of assessment in patients with laryngopharyngeal reflux, and can be used to measure the response to treatment. Laryngeal sensory testing is safe and well tolerated by patients.

Keywords

DysphoniaLaryngeal EdemaLaryngeal MucosaHoarseness

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The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 124 , Issue 3 , March 2010 , pp. 330 - 332
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 2009

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