Biomarkers for Gastroesophageal Reflux in Respiratory Diseases
Gastroesophageal reflux (GER) is commonly associated with respiratory symptoms, either through a vagal bronchoconstrictive reflex or through microaspiration of gastric contents. No diagnostic test is available, however, to diagnose when respiratory illnesses are caused by GER and when not, but resea...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2013-01-01
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Series: | Gastroenterology Research and Practice |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2013/148086 |