The association between reflux esophagitis and airway hyper-reactivity in patients with gastro-esophageal reflux

The association between reflux esophagitis and airway hyper-reactivity in patients with gastro-esophageal reflux

Background: The association of gastro-esophageal reflux (GER) with a wide variety of pulmonary disorders was recognized. We aimed to evaluate the effect of GER-induced esophagitis on airway hyper-reactivity (AHR) in patients and the response to treatment. Materials and Methods: In this cohort study,...

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Main Authors: Ashraf Karbasi, Mohammad Emami Ardestani, Mostafa Ghanei, Ali Amini Harandi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2013-01-01
Series:Journal of Research in Medical Sciences
Subjects:
Airway hyper-reactivity
gastroesophageal reflux
methacholine test
spirometry
Online Access:http://www.jmsjournal.net/article.asp?issn=1735-1995;year=2013;volume=18;issue=6;spage=473;epage=476;aulast=Karbasi

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