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Laryngopharyngeal Reflux and Emotional Disorders: The Hidden Connection
Ahmet Arslanoğlu1, Nuray Bayar Muluk2, Yunus E Topan3
1ENT Specialist, Private Practice, Istanbul.
The Journal of Craniofacial Surgery
|March 30, 2026
Summary
Patients with laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR) experience significantly higher anxiety and depression levels. Early psychiatric evaluation and treatment are recommended for LPR patients to improve outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Otolaryngology
- Psychiatry
- Gastroenterology
Background:
- Laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR) is a condition affecting the throat.
- Anxiety and depression are common comorbidities in various medical conditions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the relationship between anxiety and depression in patients diagnosed with LPR.
- To compare anxiety and depression levels in LPR patients versus a healthy control group.
Main Methods:
- Survey research involving 80 LPR patients and 80 age/sex-matched controls.
- Assessment of anxiety using the Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale (HAM-A).
- Evaluation of depressive status with the Hamilton Depressive Rating Scale (HAM-D).
Main Results:
- LPR patients exhibited significantly higher median HAM-A scores (11.0) compared to controls (5.0).
- LPR patients also showed considerably higher median HAM-D scores (9.0) versus controls (4.5).
- No significant differences in income or educational attainment were observed between groups.
Conclusions:
- LPR patients demonstrate significantly elevated levels of both anxiety and depression.
- Integrating psychiatric evaluation and treatment into LPR management may enhance patient care.
- Further research into the psychological impact of LPR is warranted.
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