An Altered Pulmonary Function – A Cause or Consequence of Gastro Esophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)

Objective: To evaluate the pulmonary function in Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) patients without respiratory symptoms. Background: GERD is reported to adversely impact the pulmonary functions. GERD is associated with symptomatic asthma and chronic cough. Pulmonary functions are studied in sy...

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Main Authors: H. Manjunath, D. Venkatesh, Umesh Jalihal, M. Prashanth Kumar
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Al Ameen Medical College 2011-10-01
Series:Al Ameen Journal of Medical Sciences
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Online Access:http://ajms.alameenmedical.org/article_Vol04-4-oct-dec-2011/AJMS.4.4.2011%20p%20391-395.pdf