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Diagnostic Approach to Laryngopharyngeal Reflux

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Laryngopharyngeal and Gastroesophageal Reflux

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The diagnosis of laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR) presents significant challenges despite its first being recognized as a distinct clinical entity decades ago. There remains considerable controversy over what the most reliable diagnostic criteria are and what diagnostic modality is preferred. There is no gold standard. Currently, a combination of clinical history, physical findings on laryngoscopy, and a variety of somewhat nonspecific tests are employed by practitioners to evaluate patients with suspected LPR. In this chapter, we will detail a variety of available diagnostic options for LPR, presenting the advantages and the disadvantages of each.

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    Ralph A. Iannuzzi

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Iannuzzi, R.A. (2020). Diagnostic Approach to Laryngopharyngeal Reflux. In: Zalvan, C.H. (eds) Laryngopharyngeal and Gastroesophageal Reflux. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-48890-1_12

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