Table 2.

Reflux Symptoms Index

Reflux Symptom Index	0=no problem 5=severe problem
1. Hoarseness or a problem with your voice	0 1 2 3 4 5
2. Clearing your throat	0 1 2 3 4 5
2. Excess throat mucous or postnasal drip	0 1 2 3 4 5
4. Difficulty swallowing food, liquids or pills	0 1 2 3 4 5
5. Coughing after you ate or lying down	0 1 2 3 4 5
6. Breathing difficulties or choking episodes	0 1 2 3 4 5
7. Troublesome or annoying cough	0 1 2 3 4 5
8. Sensations of something sticking in your throat or a lump in your throat	0 1 2 3 4 5
9. Heartburn, chest pain, indigestion or stomach acid coming up	0 1 2 3 4 5
Total