Background Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is associated with multiple
comorbidities, which impact negatively on patients and are often underdiagnosed, thus …

Background When gastro‐oesophageal reflux is causing symptoms or lesions in the
oesophagus, this is referred to as gastro‐oesophageal reflux disease (GERD). GERD can …

Background It is unclear whether an abnormal swallowing reflex affects COPD
exacerbations. This study investigated the prevalence of abnormal swallowing reflexes and …

Background In idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) the distribution and spatial-temporal
progression of fibrotic changes may be influenced by general or locoregional conditions …

Background The chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) Assessment Test (CAT) is a
concise health status measure for COPD. COPD patients have a variety of comorbidities, but …

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is one of the major causes of morbidity and
mortality worldwide. Hospitalization due to acute exacerbations of COPD (AECOPD) is a …

Background Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is one of the most common causes of
chronic cough and a potential risk factor for exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary …

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a common preventable and treatable
disease, characterized by persistent airflow limitation that is usually progressive and …

Background and objective We tested the hypothesis that gastro‐esophageal reflux disease
is a risk factor for exacerbations in individuals with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease …

Background Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) has been suggested as a risk factor
for acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). However, it …