Gastroesophageal reflux and antacid therapy in IPF: analysis from the Australia IPF Registry

BMC Pulmonary Medicine

Table 1 Frequency scale for the symptoms of GORD (FSSG)

	Never	Occasionally	Sometimes	Often	Always
1. Do you get heartburn?	0	1	2	3	4
2. Does your stomach get bloated?	0	1	2	3	4
3. Does your stomach ever feel heavy after meals?	0	1	2	3	4
4. Do you sometimes subconsciously rub your chest with your hand?	0	1	2	3	4
5. Do you ever feel sick?	0	1	2	3	4
6. Do you get heartburn after meals?	0	1	2	3	4
7. Do you have an unusual (eg burning) sensation in your throat?	0	1	2	3	4
8. Do you feel full while eating meals?	0	1	2	3	4
9. Do some things get stuck when you swallow?	0	1	2	3	4
10. Do you get bitter liquid (acid) coming up into your throat?	0	1	2	3	4
11. Do you burp a lot?	0	1	2	3	4
12. Do you get heartburn if you bend over?	0	1	2	3	4
Total Acid reflux symptoms (total = 48)
Total Dyspeptic (dysmotility) symptoms (total = 20)

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