Hoarseness misattributed to reflux: Sources and patterns of error
Academic Article
Overview
MeSH Major
Diagnostic Errors
Hoarseness
Laryngeal Diseases
Laryngopharyngeal Reflux
abstract
Hoarse patients with no apparent cause for dysphonia other than reflux after flexible laryngoscopy, or who fail to improve with appropriate treatment, may benefit from further laryngeal investigation rather than continued empiric treatment or further reflux evaluation.
