What is the purpose of this test? What valuable information or statistics can I procure and use to treat my patients?
The information provided by the Dx—pH Measurement System™ is important in determining the impact of laryngopharyngeal reflux on your patient’s symptoms. This test provides a graphical representation of the pH activity over a 24 or 48-hour study. This data is valuable as it relays information about your patient’s reflux patterns in a clear fashion. Some ask why this is better than laryngoscopy. With a laryngoscopy, the observer can evaluate the severity of the damage the tissue sustained, but cannot determine whether it is the result of reflux, vocal strain, coughing or another source and when it occurs.
