title: Gastroesophageal reflux disease.
abstract: This article examines the diagnostic and treatment options available to people who have gastroesophageal reflux disease. The role of nurses in advising and educating patients about lifestyle modifications, which reduce the severity of symptoms and increase the quality of life, is emphasised.
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Mitchell
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Parry-Billings
mesh_terms: D005764:Gastroesophageal Reflux / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000451:nursing* / Q000503:physiopathology; D006266:Health Education; D006801:Humans; D012907:Smoking / Q000009:adverse effects