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Table 1 Belafsky reflux finding score

From: The importance of laryngoscopic findings as predictors of the treatment outcomes of laryngopharyngeal reflux: a retrospective review of 143 cases

Subglottic edema

0 = absent

2 = present

Ventricular obliteration

2 = partial

4 = complete

Erythema/hyperemia

2 = arytenoids only

4 = diffuse

Vocal fold edema

1 = mild

2 = moderate

3=Severe

4=polypoid

Diffuse laryngeal edema

1 = mild

2 = moderate

3 = severe

4 = obstructing

Posterior commissure hypertrophy

1 = mild

2 = moderate

3 = severe

4 = obstructing

Granuloma/granulation

2 = present

0 = absent

Thick endolaryngeal mucus

2 = present

0 = absent