Laryngopharyngeal reflux in war-torn Syria and its association with smoking and other risks: an online cross-sectional population study.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

To demonstrate the burden of laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR) in Syria and its associated variables.

Design

This is a cross-sectional study that used online questionnaires that included demographics, smoking, war-related questions and reflux symptom index (RSI).

Setting

This research was conducted online across Syria and included the general population.

Participants

Participants who lived in Syria, agreed to participate, and responded to all the RSI questions were included. This research comprised 734 participants, with 94.6% response rate, 75.5% being females, and a mean age of 24 years.

Results

Overall, 31.9% of subjects had symptoms suggestive of LPR. Participants who were 30 years and younger had fewer symptoms suggestive of LPR compared wit

SUBMITTER: Kakaje A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7692828 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature