Methods From our hospital database, between September 2006 and April 2010, we
searched for subjects who were 40 years old or older and had undergone both …

Background Patients with various chronic respiratory diseases have a higher incidence of
gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)-related symptoms, but the mechanisms of the …

Purpose In patients with COPD, acute exacerbation (AE) is not only an important
determinant of prognosis, but also an important factor in choosing therapeutic agents. In this …

Gastro-oesophageal reflux is frequent in chronic airway diseases and is considered a trigger
for symptoms. In animal models, bilateral vagotomy or muscarinic antagonists prevent the …

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is prevalent and may be associated with both
esophageal and extraesophageal syndromes, which include various pulmonary conditions …

Background The fractal dimension characterizing the cumulative size distribution of low
attenuation area (LAA) clusters, identified with a fixed threshold such as− 950 Hounsfield …

Background Exhaled breath condensate (EBC) pH is a promising biomarker of airway
inflammation. Lack of method standardization and interstudy variability precludes its use in …

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) may be a potential risk factor for exacerbations of
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The aim of the present study was to explore …

Abstract Study Objectives: To examine relationships among gastroesophageal reflux
disease (GERD) symptoms, dietary behaviors, and sleep duration in the general population …

There is currently no consensus on the treatment sequence in chronic obstructive pulmonary
disease (COPD), although it is recognized that early diagnosis is of paramount importance …