Gastroesophageal reflux and the upper airway.
EER is a disorder commonly seen in otolaryngologic practice and differs from GERD in its clinical manifestations, pathophysiology, and response to treatment. Its association with numerous disorders in children should lead otolaryngologists to consider this diagnosis in all patients with voice, airway, and swallowing complaints.
McGuirt
William F
WF
Department of Otolaryngology and Pediatrics, Wake Forest University Medical Center, Medical Center Boulevard, Winston-Salem, NC 27106, USA. wmcguirtjr@triad.rr.com
D002648:Child; D003371:Cough / Q000209:etiology; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005764:Gastroesophageal Reflux / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D006685:Hoarseness / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D007818:Laryngeal Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D010608:Pharyngeal Diseases / Q000209:etiology*