title: Gastroesophageal reflux and diseases of the respiratory tract: a review.
abstract: Gastroesophageal reflux is an important cause of chronic respiratory disorders. In at least two common pulmonary conditions, chronic bronchitis and asthma, there may be a ying-yang association between the pulmonary disease and gastroesophageal reflux. Gastroesophageal-provoked disease needs to be evaluated in patients with chronic respiratory disease whose condition is progressing in spite of adequate medical therapy; whose history strongly supports this concept; and whose laboratory tests suggest a causal relationship. Recognition and treatment of gastroesophageal reflux, either medical or surgical, can benefit respiratory problems of many patients.
authors.forename: L E
authors.initials: LE
authors.lastname: Mansfield
mesh_terms: D001993:Bronchodilator Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D019411:Clinical Laboratory Techniques / Q000379:methods; D005764:Gastroesophageal Reflux / Q000150:complications* / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D012140:Respiratory Tract Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000503:physiopathology
chemical_list: D001993:Bronchodilator Agents