A placebo effect appears to exist in the treatment of reflux laryngitis. However, hoarseness, when initially scored low, and throat clearing resulting from reflux laryngitis are effectively treated by omeprazole.

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Throat clearing was the most intense symptom in the present group of patients with proven reflux laryngitis. Dual-sensor pH probe testing could not predict the severity of patient's reflux laryngitis symptoms or signs. Only the heartburn symptom correlated with laryngopharyngeal and esophageal reflux.

PPI therapy may offer a modest, but nonsignificant, clinical benefit over placebo in suspected GERD-related CL. Validated diagnostic guidelines may facilitate the recognition of those patients most likely to respond favorably to PPI treatment.

The SVHI is a reliable and valid tool for assessing self-perceived handicap associated with singing problems.