Table 2.

Laryngopharyngeal Reflux Symptom Index (RSI).²³ A RSI > 13 can be indicative of laryngopharyngeal reflux.

Last month, how these problems affected you?	0 = No problem
	5 = important problem
1. Hoarseness or voice problem	0	1	2	3	4	5
2. Clearing the throat	0	1	2	3	4	5
3. Excessive throat or nose secretions	0	1	2	3	4	5
4. Difficulty swallowing food, liquids or tablets	0	1	2	3	4	5
5. Cough after eating or after lying down	0	1	2	3	4	5
6. Difficulties breathing or choking episodes	0	1	2	3	4	5
7. Excessive cough	0	1	2	3	4	5
8. Sensation of something sticking on the throat	0	1	2	3	4	5
9. Heartburn, chest pain, indigestion or stomach acid in the mouth	0	1	2	3	4	5