Table 3 Showing extra-esophageal features found among the students with GERD N = 69
Variables | Extra-oesophageal features | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Present n (%) | Absent n (%) | N (%) | |
Frequent throat clearing | 18 (26.1) | 51 (73.9) | 69 (100.0%) |
Recurrent sore throat | 16 (23.2) | 53 (76.8%) | 69 (100.0%) |
Regurgitation of recently ingested meals | 15 (21.7) | 54 (78.3) | 69 (100.0%) |
Chocking sensation on taking fluid | 14 (20.3) | 55 (79.7) | 69 (100.0%) |
Sensation of lump in the throat | 12 (17.4) | 57 (82.6) | 69 (100.0%) |
Difficulty in breathing especially in the night | 12 (17.4) | 57 (82.6) | 69 (100.0%) |
Asthma-like symptoms | 12 (17.4) | 57 (82.6) | 69 (100.0%) |
Nocturnal cough | 11 (15.9) | 58 (84.1) | 69 (100.0%) |
Dysphagia | 7 (10.1) | 62 (89.9) | 69 (100.0%) |
Chronic/recurrent cough | 6 (8.7) | 63 (91.3) | 69 (100.0%) |