Laryngopharyngeal reflux in war-torn Syria and its association with smoking and other risks: an online cross-sectional population study
| Autor: | Aya Hamid, Yousef Mahmoud, Ameer Kakaje, Ayham Alyousbashi, Mohammad Marwan Alhalabi |
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| Jazyk: | angličtina |
| Rok vydání: | 2020 |
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Male medicine.medical_specialty Adolescent Population Young Adult Laryngopharyngeal reflux Surveys and Questionnaires Internal medicine Epidemiology Laryngopharyngeal Reflux medicine Sore throat Humans Child education Asthma Response rate (survey) Ear Nose and Throat/Otolaryngology education.field_of_study Syria business.industry public health Smoking Infant Newborn Infant General Medicine asthma Middle Aged medicine.disease Indigestion Cross-Sectional Studies Child Preschool Population study Medicine epidemiology Female medicine.symptom business |
| Zdroj: | BMJ Open, Vol 10, Iss 11 (2020) BMJ Open |
| ISSN: | 2044-6055 |
| Popis: | ObjectivesTo demonstrate the burden of laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR) in Syria and its associated variables.DesignThis is a cross-sectional study that used online questionnaires that included demographics, smoking, war-related questions and reflux symptom index (RSI).SettingThis research was conducted online across Syria and included the general population.ParticipantsParticipants who lived in Syria, agreed to participate, and responded to all the RSI questions were included. This research comprised 734 participants, with 94.6% response rate, 75.5% being females, and a mean age of 24 years.ResultsOverall, 31.9% of subjects had symptoms suggestive of LPR. Participants who were 30 years and younger had fewer symptoms suggestive of LPR compared with the older group p=0.012 (OR 0.534; 95% CI 0.325 to 0.877). While having an epigastric burning sensation, chest pain and indigestion were the most common symptoms, having a sore throat was the least common. Being distressed from war noises was associated with more symptoms p=0.009 (OR 1.562; 95% CI 1.117 to 2.183). However, losing someone or changing place of living due to war were not significantly associated with these symptoms p>0.05. RSI scores were associated with cigarette and/or shisha smoking pConclusionsWar, smoking, asthma, allergies, respiratory conditions and having a job were associated with LPR symptoms. However, they may be associated with these symptoms independently from LPR; for instance, similar symptoms can be caused by the mental disorders from war, the unique environment and irritant substances of the laryngeal mucosa. |
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