Table 1

 Suspected extraoesophageal manifestations of gastro-oesophageal reflux

Middle ear/eustachian tube
    Glue ear
    Otalgia
    Asthma
Nasal/sinusal
    Chronic sinusitis
Oral cavity
    Dental erosions
    Aphthous ulcers
    Halitosis
Pharynx/larynx
    Pharyngitis
    Posterior laryngitis, chronic laryngitis
    Vocal cord ulcers, granulomas, nodules
    Laryngeal, subglottic stenosis
    Laryngospasm
    Laryngitis stridulosa (pseudocroup)
    Cancer
    Sore throat, excessive throat phlegm
    Postnasal drip
    Frequent throat clearing
    Dysphonia
    Globus
Tracheobronchopulmonary tree
    Tracheobronchitis
    Chronic cough
    Aspiration pneumonia
    Pulmonary fibrosis
    Chronic bronchitis
    Bronchiëctasis
Other
    Sleep apnoea
    SIDS
    Sandifer’s Sx (torticollis)