title: Respiratory complications of gastroesophageal reflux.
abstract: Gastroesophageal reflux may predispose patients to pulmonary complications such as bronchospasm and aspiration pneumonitis. This is especially true in patients who are critically ill, those with reflux-induced asthma and those undergoing general anesthesia. Decreasing the amount of acid reflux reduces the potential for respiratory complications. In patients at risk, administration of H2-receptor antagonists minimizes the risk of acid aspiration and resolves asthma symptoms.
mesh_terms: D005764:Gastroesophageal Reflux / Q000150:complications* / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000503:physiopathology; D006635:Histamine H2 Antagonists / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D012140:Respiratory Tract Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D012307:Risk Factors
chemical_list: D006635:Histamine H2 Antagonists