title: A possible pathological link among swallowing dysfunction, gastro-esophageal reflex, and sleep apnea in acute exacerbation in COPD patients.
authors: Department of Pulmonary Medicine, Hitachinaka Medical Education and Research Center, University of Tsukuba, Ibaraki, Japan.
authors: Shinji
authors: S
authors: Teramoto
mesh_terms: D005764:Gastroesophageal Reflux / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000503:physiopathology* / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D029424:Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive / Q000150:complications*