Voice disorders affect one in 25 people in the UK, and laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR) is a common culprit. LPR occurs when the stomach contents – including strong digestive enzymes like pepsin – flow back up into the throat, causing inflammation and compromising speech. Unfortunately, symptoms associated with LPR typically coincide with the presentation of many other voice disorders, making diagnosis challenging.
Peptest from BIOHIT HealthCare is a simple and non-invasive rapid diagnostic test for assessing and monitoring LPR. Jane Shaw, a Consultant Speech and Language Therapist at Doncaster and Bassetlaw Hospitals NHS Trust, uses Peptest in clinical practice to investigate voice disorders and accurately identify LPR.
Download BIOHIT HealthCare’s fascinating white paper for more details regarding how Jane and her colleagues use Peptest. The white paper also explores how the assay is being applied in other NHS trusts, and provides insights into the mechanisms of voice production and current approaches to diagnosing and treating various voice disorders.
