title: Dysphonia as an atypical presentation of gastro-oesophageal reflux.
abstract: We present three cases of dysphonia in which gastro-oesophageal reflux (GOR) appeared to be a precipitating factor. In all cases reflux was clinically occult. We discuss the theory and implications of GOR presenting atypically with laryngeal symptoms, and outline our current approach to laryngeal symptoms of clinically evident or occult GOR.
authors.affiliation: Department of Otorhinolaryngology, City of NHS Trust, Birmingham, UK.
authors.forename: G M
authors.initials: GM
authors.lastname: Weiner
authors.forename: A J
authors.initials: AJ
authors.lastname: Batch
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Radford
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000897:Anti-Ulcer Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002908:Chronic Disease; D005260:Female; D005764:Gastroesophageal Reflux / Q000150:complications* / Q000188:drug therapy; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009853:Omeprazole / Q000627:therapeutic use; D014832:Voice Disorders / Q000209:etiology*
chemical_list: D000897:Anti-Ulcer Agents; D009853:Omeprazole