Effects of gastroesophageal reflux disease treatment with proton pump inhibitors on the risk of acute exacerbation and pneumonia in patients with COPD
Abstract Background Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) has been suggested as a risk factor for acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). However, it remains undetermined whether proton pump inhibitor (PPI) treatment reduces the risk of exacerbation or affects the risk o...
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| Language: | English |
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BMC
2023-03-01
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| Series: | Respiratory Research |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12931-023-02345-1 |