| Literature DB >> 28163985 |
G Todd Schneider1, Michael F Vaezi2, David O Francis3.
Abstract
A trend of attributing abnormal voice changes to reflux has gained momentum among medical professionals over the last few decades. Evidence supporting the connection between reflux and voice and the use of anti-reflux medication in patients with dysphonia is conflicting and deserves careful examination. In the current health care environment, it is important that medical decisions be based on science rather than anecdote and practice patterns. The goal of this review is to investigate the evidence linking reflux and voice changes. Specifically, this association will be examined in the context of the Bradford-Hill criteria to determine what evidence exists for a causal relationship between this exposure (reflux) and outcome (voice change).Entities:
Keywords: Causality; Dysphonia; Fundoplication; Gastroesophageal Reflux; Laryngopharyngeal Reflux; Proton Pump Inhibitors
Year: 2016 PMID: 28163985 PMCID: PMC5283836 DOI: 10.1007/s40136-016-0121-5
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Curr Otorhinolaryngol Rep