Diagnosing GORD in respiratory medicine

Gastroesophageal reflux disease is increasing in prevalence and is associated with several lung diseases such as asthma and COPD. Current diagnostic methods are imperfect, being insensitive, nonspecific, expensive or invasive. An accurate diagnosis of GORD can aid effective treatment with a signific...

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Main Authors: Chris James Timms, Paul S. Thomas, Deborah H. Yates
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2011-07-01
Series:Frontiers in Pharmacology
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Online Access:http://journal.frontiersin.org/Journal/10.3389/fphar.2011.00040/full