Table 3

Reflux Finding Score

FindingsScore
Subglottic oedema0=absent
2=present
Ventricular obliteration2=partial
4=complete
Erythema/hyperaemia2=arytenoids only
4=diffuse
Vocal fold oedema1=mild
2=moderate
3=severe
4=polypoid
Diffuse laryngeal oedema1=mild
2=moderate
3=severe
4=obstructing
Posterior commissure hypertrophy1=mild
2=moderate
3=severe
4=obstructing
Granuloma/granulation of tissue0=absent
2=present
Thick endolaryngeal mucous0=absent
2=present