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24 hour esophageal pH testing and impedance pH testing results
| Variable | Mean (SD)(range) |
|---|---|
| DeMeester score* | 15.0 (17.1) (1.2 – 69.1) |
| Number of proximal reflux episodes | 13.5 (11.0) (1 – 41) |
| Number of distal reflux episodes | 35.6 (19.5) (9 – 97) |
| Number of patient-reported coughs during study | 26.3 (25.2) (1 – 115) |
| Number of acid-related coughs | 4.3 (4.7) (0 – 17) |
| Number of non-acid related coughs | 1.9 (2.5) (0 – 10) |
| Cough symptom index (%) | 26.3 (20.4) (0 – 83) |
Normal DeMeester score: <14.7
