Gastroesophageal reflux disease in our asthma patients: the presence of dysphagia can influence pulmonary function

Gastroesophageal reflux disease in our asthma patients: the presence of dysphagia can influence pulmonary function

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The prevalence of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) in Turkey is reported as 11.6%. Studies of pulmonary function in asthmatics have demonstrated a correlation between lung resistance and the occurrence of spontaneous gastroesop...

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Main Authors: Aras Gulfidan, Kanmaz Dilek, Kadakal Figen, Purisa Sevim, Sonmez Kenan, Tuncay Esin, Ozdemir Arzu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PAGEPress Publications 2012-12-01
Series:Multidisciplinary Respiratory Medicine
Subjects:
Asthma
Dysphagia
Gastroesophageal reflux disease
Lung function
Online Access:http://www.mrmjournal.com/content/7/1/53

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