Laryngopharyngeal reflux in a school-going child with unusual clinical presentation
Laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR) refers to laryngopharyngeal manifestations of acid reflux from the gastroesophageal part. LPR is diagnosed by assessing the clinical symptoms, videolaryngoscopic assessment of the larynx, and double-probe monitoring of the pH. Hoarseness of voice is an important sympto...
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doaj-8831360e7d674a73ba6651133caeb52f2021-01-08T03:00:18ZengWolters Kluwer Medknow PublicationsBLDE University Journal of Health Sciences2468-838X2456-19752020-01-015221922110.4103/bjhs.bjhs_42_19Laryngopharyngeal reflux in a school-going child with unusual clinical presentationSantosh Kumar SwainIshwar Chandra BeheraJatindra Nath MohantyLaryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR) refers to laryngopharyngeal manifestations of acid reflux from the gastroesophageal part. LPR is diagnosed by assessing the clinical symptoms, videolaryngoscopic assessment of the larynx, and double-probe monitoring of the pH. Hoarseness of voice is an important symptom for the diagnosis of LPR in children and frequently the only presenting symptom. Ambulatory 24-h double-probe (esophageal and pharyngeal) pH monitoring is both specific and sensitive for the diagnosis of LPR. Early diagnosis and treatment often results in the improvement of hoarseness and prevent complications. Endoscopic examination of the larynx and hypopharynx is an important step for patient selection as selected laryngeal findings are related with diagnosis, treatment, and outcome. Treatment options are medications and lifestyle modifications. Here, we present vocal process granuloma and unusual presentations of prolonged LPR in a 12-year-old boy.http://www.bldeujournalhs.in/article.asp?issn=2468-838X;year=2020;volume=5;issue=2;spage=219;epage=221;aulast=Swaingranulomahoarseness of voicelaryngopharyngeal refluxschool-going child |
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Santosh Kumar Swain Ishwar Chandra Behera Jatindra Nath Mohanty |
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Santosh Kumar Swain |
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Laryngopharyngeal reflux in a school-going child with unusual clinical presentation |
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Laryngopharyngeal reflux in a school-going child with unusual clinical presentation |
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Laryngopharyngeal reflux in a school-going child with unusual clinical presentation |
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Laryngopharyngeal reflux in a school-going child with unusual clinical presentation |
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Laryngopharyngeal reflux in a school-going child with unusual clinical presentation |
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laryngopharyngeal reflux in a school-going child with unusual clinical presentation |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications |
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BLDE University Journal of Health Sciences |
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2468-838X 2456-1975 |
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Laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR) refers to laryngopharyngeal manifestations of acid reflux from the gastroesophageal part. LPR is diagnosed by assessing the clinical symptoms, videolaryngoscopic assessment of the larynx, and double-probe monitoring of the pH. Hoarseness of voice is an important symptom for the diagnosis of LPR in children and frequently the only presenting symptom. Ambulatory 24-h double-probe (esophageal and pharyngeal) pH monitoring is both specific and sensitive for the diagnosis of LPR. Early diagnosis and treatment often results in the improvement of hoarseness and prevent complications. Endoscopic examination of the larynx and hypopharynx is an important step for patient selection as selected laryngeal findings are related with diagnosis, treatment, and outcome. Treatment options are medications and lifestyle modifications. Here, we present vocal process granuloma and unusual presentations of prolonged LPR in a 12-year-old boy. |
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granuloma hoarseness of voice laryngopharyngeal reflux school-going child |
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