Microaspiration, or silent aspiration, is commonly suspected in patients with refractory
respiratory symptoms, including unexplained chronic cough, asthma, chronic obstructive …

Gastro-oesophageal reflux is associated with a wide range of respiratory disorders,
including asthma, isolated chronic cough, idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, chronic obstructive …

Aspiration is a syndrome with variable respiratory manifestations that span acute, life-
threatening illnesses, such as acute respiratory distress syndrome, to chronic, sometimes …

OBJECTIVES: Up to 80% of patients with cystic fibrosis (CF) may have increased
gastroesophageal reflux (GER). It has been suggested that increased GER is due to low …

A hiatal hernia (HH) is a frequent finding in patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease
(GERD). We examined a consecutive series of patients with GERD diagnosed by a 24-hour …

With the advent of high-resolution esophageal manometry, it is recognized that the antireflux
barrier receives a contribution from both the lower esophageal sphincter (intrinsic sphincter) …

Background Esophageal dysmotility and gastroesophageal reflux disease are common in
patients with advanced lung disease and can potentially affect outcomes of lung transplant; …

Background Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a common cause of discomfort and
morbidity worldwide. However, information on determinants of GERD from large-scale …

Background Gastroesophageal reflux (GER) has been associated with idiopathic pulmonary
fibrosis (IPF), although the mechanism remains unclear. Gastroesophageal …

Background Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), which leads to acid reflux into the
esophagus, is a common gastrointestinal disorder. Several studies have shown the …