The Newcastle Laryngeal Hypersensitivity Questionnaire (LHQ)

The Newcastle Laryngeal Hypersensitivity Questionnaire (LHQ)

The Newcastle Laryngeal Hypersensitivity Questionnaire (LHQ)

Source: Vertigan AE, Bone SL, Gibson PG. Development and validation of the Newcastle laryngeal hypersensitivity questionnaire. Cough. 2014;10(1):1. Published 2014 Feb 19. doi:10.1186/1745-9974-10-1
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Today's Date

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Treatment Cycle:

Pre-treatment baseline performance1-4 treatment sessions5-8 treatment sessions9-12 treatment sessionsOther
Sometimes our symptoms are triggered by other underlying conditions. The questions below help to determine if there are other factors to consider.
How long have you observed these concerns or symptoms

in the past 2 weeksin the past 4 weeksin the past 2-3 monthsin the past 6 monthsin the past yearit's been over a yearI do not know how long
I feel an abnormal sensation in my throat:

All of the timeMost of the timeA good bit of the timeSome of the timeA little of the timeHardly any of the timeNone of the time
I have a sensation of something stuck in my throat:

All of the timeMost of the timeA good bit of the timeSome of the timeA little of the timeHardly any of the timeNone of the time
My throat feels blocked:

All of the timeMost of the timeA good bit of the timeSome of the timeA little of the timeHardly any of the timeNone of the time
My throat feels tight:

All of the timeMost of the timeA good bit of the timeSome of the timeA little of the timeHardly any of the timeNone of the time
I feel an irritation in my throat:

All of the timeMost of the timeA good bit of the timeSome of the timeA little of the timeHardly any of the timeNone of the time
I have a sensation of something pressing on my throat:

All of the timeMost of the timeA good bit of the timeSome of the timeA little of the timeHardly any of the timeNone of the time
There is a feeling of constriction as though needing to inhale a large amount of air

All of the timeMost of the timeA good bit of the timeSome of the timeA little of the timeHardly any of the timeNone of the time
Food catches in my throat when I eat or drink:

All of the timeMost of the timeA good bit of the timeSome of the timeA little of the timeHardly any of the timeNone of the time
Throat Obstruction Score
Average Throat Obstruction Score

O: I feel an abnormal sensation in my throat

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7

1 is All of the time, 7 is None of the time

O: I have a sensation of something stuck in my throat

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7

1 is All of the time, 7 is None of the time

O: My throat feels blocked

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7

1 is All of the time, 7 is None of the time

O: My throat feels tight

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7

1 is All of the time, 7 is None of the time

O: I feel an irritation in my throat

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7

1 is All of the time, 7 is None of the time

O: I have a sensation of something pressing on my throat

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7

1 is All of the time, 7 is None of the time

O: There is a feeling of constriction as though needing to inhale a large amount of air

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7

1 is All of the time, 7 is None of the time

O: Food catches when I eat or drink

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7

1 is All of the time, 7 is None of the time

TOTAL OBSTRUCTION SCORE (range 8-56)
Get the average obstruction score by adding all numbers above and divide by 8
I feel a tickle in my throat:

All of the timeMost of the timeA good bit of the timeSome of the timeA little of the timeHardly any of the timeNone of the time
I feel itchiness in my throat:

All of the timeMost of the timeA good bit of the timeSome of the timeA little of the timeHardly any of the timeNone of the time
I feel phlegm and mucous in my throat:

All of the timeMost of the timeA good bit of the timeSome of the timeA little of the timeHardly any of the timeNone of the time
Throat Tickle and Irritation Score
Average Throat Tickle and Irritation Score

TT: I feel a tickle in my throat

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7

1 is All of the time, 7 is None of the time

TT: I feel itchiness in my throat

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7

1 is All of the time, 7 is None of the time

TT: I feel phlegm and mucous in my throat

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7

1 is All of the time, 7 is None of the time

TOTAL THROAT TICKLE OR IRRITATION SCORE (range 3-21)
Get the average throat tickle/irritation score by adding all numbers above and divided by 3
I have pain in my throat:

All of the timeMost of the timeA good bit of the timeSome of the timeA little of the timeHardly any of the timeNone of the time
I feel a hot or burning sensation in my throat:

All of the timeMost of the timeA good bit of the timeSome of the timeA little of the timeHardly any of the timeNone of the time
I have a sensation of something pushing on my chest:

All of the timeMost of the timeA good bit of the timeSome of the timeA little of the timeHardly any of the timeNone of the time
Throat Pain/Thermal Score
Average Throat Pain and Thermal Sensation Score

PT: I have pain in my throat

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7

1 is All of the time, 7 is None of the time

PT: I feel a hot or burning sensation in my throat

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7

1 is All of the time, 7 is None of the time

PT: I have a sensation of something pushing on my chest

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7

1 is All of the time, 7 is None of the time

TOTAL PAIN/THERMAL SCORE (range 3-21)
Get the average pain/thermal score by adding all numbers above and divide by 3
Add all the average score together HERE (avg obstruction + throat tickle + pain/thermal)
Total Score:
IMPRESSIONS:

The Newcastle LHQ score is LESS than 17.1 which is indicative of increased or heightened sensitivity and reactivity within the larynx or throat.The Newcastle LHQ score is GREATER than 17.2 which is within normal limits and indicative of no significant laryngeal sensitivity that is concerning for over reactivity within the larynx or throat.
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