How well tolerated is the Dx–pH Probe? Is there clinical data related to the QOL/patient tolerance of the Dx–pH Probe? Can patients eat, drink, and sleep with ease?
The Dx–pH Probe is tolerated very well by patients in most everyday circumstances. Because it rests well above the epiglottis, the swallowing mechanism is not interuppted. Also because of this position, the Probe can be worn for up to 48 hours as it does not irritate the throat. Michael Vaezi, MD, Vanderbilt University, will be conducting a study on patient tolerance as compared to traditional means in attempts to quantify the comfort of this probe.
