Awareness of general practitioners towards treatment of laryngopharyngeal reflux: a British survey.
Title | Awareness of general practitioners towards treatment of laryngopharyngeal reflux: a British survey. |
Publication Type | Journal Article |
Year of Publication | 2005 |
Authors | Karkos, P. D., Thomas L., Temple R. H., & Issing W. J. |
Journal | Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg |
Volume | 133 |
Issue | 4 |
Pagination | 505-8 |
Date Published | 2005 Oct |
ISSN | 0194-5998 |
Keywords | Anti-Ulcer Agents, Clinical Competence, Gastroesophageal Reflux, Health Care Surveys, Humans, Hypopharynx, Life Style, Physicians, Family, Proton Pump Inhibitors, United Kingdom |
Abstract | OBJECTIVE: Patients with acid reflux can occasionally present with atypical symptoms such as globus pharyngeus, constant throat clearing, chronic cough, hoarseness, catarrh, choking episodes or asthma-like symptoms. The aim of this survey was to determine whether general practitioners are aware of the atypical manifestations of reflux and the differences in treatment between laryngopharyngeal reflux and gastroesophageal reflux. |
DOI | 10.1016/j.otohns.2005.06.013 |
Alternate Journal | Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg |
PubMed ID | 16213919 |