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World J Gastrointest Surg. Sep 27, 2025; 17(9): 108715
Published online Sep 27, 2025. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.v17.i9.108715
Published online Sep 27, 2025. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.v17.i9.108715
Table 2 Reflux symptoms in the two groups, n (%)
| Symptoms | GERD group (n = 74) | Non-GERD group (n = 76) | χ2 | P value |
| Hoarseness or voice disorders | 2 (2.70) | 8 (10.53) | 3.688 | 0.055 |
| Persistent throat clearing | 26 (35.14) | 17 (22.37) | 2.988 | 0.084 |
| Excessive phlegm or postnasal drip | 4 (5.41) | 13 (17.11) | 5.107 | 0.024 |
| Difficulty swallowing food or water | 4 (5.41) | 1 (1.32) | 1.946 | 0.163 |
| Postprandial or supine coughing | 2 (2.70) | 2 (2.63) | < 0.001 | 0.978 |
| Breathing difficulties | 2 (2.70) | 1 (1.32) | 0.368 | 0.544 |
| Bothersome cough | 21 (28.38) | 10 (13.16) | 5.298 | 0.021 |
| Throat foreign body sensation | 11 (14.86) | 14 (18.42) | 0.341 | 0.559 |
| Heartburn, chest pain, and stomach pain | 13 (17.57) | 5 (6.58) | 4.287 | 0.038 |
- Citation: Xu DD. Effect of comorbid gastroesophageal reflux disease on laryngopharyngeal reflux disease: Clinical characteristics and risk factors. World J Gastrointest Surg 2025; 17(9): 108715
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1948-9366/full/v17/i9/108715.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.4240/wjgs.v17.i9.108715