Laryngeal findings and voice quality in Sjögren's syndrome

The effect of laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication on laryngeal findings and voice quality

“…The mean RSI for the control subjects was 12.66 ± 5.29) [22], and the upper limit was 14.2 with a 95% confidence interval. Thus, we consider an RSI higher than 14 to be abnormal.…”

Voice disorders in Sjögren's syndrome: Prevalence and related risk factors

“…In addition to sicca symptoms, reported laryngeal manifestations associated with SS include neurological processes such as deviated laryngeal pharyngeal axis and vocal cord palsy, bamboo nodules, esophageal reflux, laryngopharyngeal reflux, and cricoarytenoid arthritis or fixation . Individuals with SS also have auditory–perceptual features of dysphonia characterized by hoarseness, breathiness, and strain—with estimates of dysphonia severity residing in the mild to mild‐to‐moderate range …”

“…Based on these results, it appears that voice problems may be more common in SS as compared to the general population, but the true prevalence in SS remains undetermined. Only a few studies exist that have examined the frequency of voice problems in SS, with mixed methodologies and results . This epidemiological investigation involved a prospective survey of a large group of patients with SS to determine the true prevalence and related risk factors of voice disorders in this population.…”

Salivary Epidermal Growth Factor Concentrations in Patients with Sjögren Syndrome and Laryngopharyngeal Reflux

“…In accordance with the findings of the current study, Ogut and coworkers also reported significantly higher RSI and RFS scores in patients with Sjögren syndrome. 10 These studies point to the need for an enhanced understanding of the delicate mechanisms involved in the inflammatory signs found at the laryngopharyngeal segment of patients with Sjögren syndrome. Salivary and gastric juice EGF concentrations have been reported to be decreased in patients with GERD, peptic ulcers, and erosive esophagitis.…”