Quantifying Laryngopharyngeal Reflux in Singers: Perceptual and Objective Findings

This study examines the relationship between laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR) symptoms and oropharyngeal pH levels in singers. We hypothesized that reported symptoms would correlate with objective measures of pH levels from the oropharynx, including the number and total duration of reflux episodes. Tw...

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Main Authors: Adam T. Lloyd, Bari Hoffman Ruddy, Erin Silverman, Vicki M. Lewis, Jeffrey J. Lehman
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2017-01-01
Series:BioMed Research International
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2017/3918214