Table 1 Reflux Finding Score developed by Belafsky et al. [4]

Subglottic Edema

2 = present

0 = absent

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 Mucous

2 = present

0 = absent