Sensitivity and specificity of combination of Hull airway reflux questionnaire and gastroesophageal reflux disease questionnaire in identifying patients with gastroesophageal reflux-induced chronic cough

Abstract

HARQ used to evaluate the cough hypersensitivity has a certain predictive diagnostic value for GERC. The diagnosis of GERC should be considered when the HARQ score is ≥24. The predictive diagnostic value of the combination of HARQ and GerdQ is significantly higher, which makes the diagnosis of GERC simpler, quicker and more effective.