Prevalence of Gastroesophageal Reflux in Infants with Recurrent Brief Apneic Episodes

BACKGROUND: Apnea in an infant can be a diagnostic dilemma for the treating pediatrician. It is suggested that in some infants, gastroesophageal reflux (GER) might be a factor in the pathogenesis of apnea, although its role as a cause of apnea is still controversial.

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Shahid Sheikh, Thomas C Stephen, Barbara Sisson
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 1999-01-01
Series:Canadian Respiratory Journal
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/1999/546420