Journal of Voice
Volume 25, Issue 3 , Pages 293-300 , May 2011

A Comparison of Rating Scales Used in the Diagnosis of Extraesophageal Reflux

  • Joy Musser

      Affiliations

    • Department of Communication Sciences & Disorders, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio
    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress correspondence and reprint requests to Joy Musser, 2017 Eminence Break Pass, Fort Wayne, IN 46808.
    • ,
  • Lisa Kelchner

      Affiliations

    • Department of Communication Sciences & Disorders, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio
    • ,
  • Jean Neils-Strunjas

      Affiliations

    • Department of Communication Sciences & Disorders, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio
    • ,
  • Marshall Montrose

      Affiliations

    • Department of Molecular & Cell Physiology, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio

,Accepted 23 November 2009.

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 This research work received no financial or material support.

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doi: 10.1016/j.jvoice.2009.11.009

Journal of Voice
Volume 25, Issue 3 , Pages 293-300 , May 2011

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