Conclusion
The clinical profile of LPR patients may vary regarding the occurrence
of OSAS but the relationship between OSAS and LPR is still unclear. The
findings of the present study support a potential relationship between
some subjective evaluations of both conditions without identifying
objective links. Patients with LPR and OSAS could have less HREs
compared with those with LPR only, which may be clinically observed by
less otolaryngological symptoms. However, there may have different
profiles of OSAS patient according to the occurrence of GERD.
Acknowledgments: Vesale Grant & IRIS-Recherche Grant
(Foundation Roi Baudouin). MBB for the advices and comments about the
paper.