title: Managing gastroesophageal reflux disease.
abstract: A common condition, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) involves the reflux of gastric contents into the esophagus. GERD may contribute to asthma, noncardiac chest pain, and other problems. This article presents trends in GERD management, including pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment. The authors also explore lifestyle modifications, pharmacologic therapy, and gastroenterology referral.
authors.affiliation: Chattanooga Gastroenterology, P.C., Tennessee, USA.
authors.forename: Sherry W
authors.initials: SW
authors.lastname: Ray
authors.forename: Janet
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Secrest
authors.forename: Anne P Y
authors.initials: AP
authors.lastname: Ch'ien
authors.forename: Rebekah S
authors.initials: RS
authors.lastname: Corey
mesh_terms: D000897:Anti-Ulcer Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D015738:Famotidine / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005764:Gastroesophageal Reflux / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D017063:Outcome Assessment, Health Care; D011899:Ranitidine / Q000627:therapeutic use
chemical_list: D000897:Anti-Ulcer Agents; D015738:Famotidine; D011899:Ranitidine