Role of Laryngopharyngeal Reflux in Eustachian Tube Dysfunction in Adults
Ugo Cesari *
Department of Head and Neck, Federico II University Hospital, Naples, Italy
Pasqualina Apisa
Department of Head and Neck, Federico II University Hospital, Naples, Italy
Simona Ruggiero
Department of Gastroenterology, Endocrinology and Surgery, Federico II University Hospital, Naples, Italy
Arturo Armone Caruso
Department of Head and Neck, Federico II University Hospital, Naples, Italy
Teresa Russo
Department of Gastroenterology, Endocrinology and Surgery, Federico II University Hospital, Naples, Italy
Donato Alessandro Telesca
Department of Gastroenterology, Endocrinology and Surgery, Federico II University Hospital, Naples, Italy
Cesare Formisano
Department of Gastroenterology, Endocrinology and Surgery, Federico II University Hospital, Naples, Italy
Luigi Sivero
Department of Gastroenterology, Endocrinology and Surgery, Federico II University Hospital, Naples, Italy
*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Abstract
We have here studied the relationship between Eustachian tube dysfunction and laryngopharyngeal reflux, evaluating also the results of medical therapy in patients with such problems. Based on clinical, endoscopic and cytological investigations, we found that acid laryngopharyngeal reflux was the basis of audiological symptoms and chronic dysfunction of the Eustachian tube.
Keywords: Eustachian tube dysfunction, laryngopharyngeal reflux, gastro-esophageal reflux