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Does acid reflux cause pulmonary disease?

Figen Atalay1, Ulkü Dağli, Sedef Kuran

  • 1The Clinics of Chest Disease, Atatürk Göğüs Hastaliklari ve Göğüs Cerrahi Merkezi, Ankara, Turkey.

The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology : the Official Journal of Turkish Society of Gastroenterology
|March 21, 2006
PubMed
Summary

Gastroesophageal reflux (GER) did not show a correlation with lung function abnormalities in patients without respiratory disease. Further studies are needed to explore the relationship between GER and conditions like cough or asthma.

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Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Pulmonology
  • Clinical Medicine

Background:

  • Gastroesophageal reflux (GER) is a suspected contributor to various pulmonary diseases.
  • The link between GER and respiratory issues in individuals without pre-existing lung conditions requires investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the association between gastroesophageal reflux and lung function.
  • To determine if GER correlates with abnormal spirometry in non-respiratory patients.

Main Methods:

  • Prospective study of 44 patients with reflux symptoms.
  • Utilized esophageal manometry, 24-hour ambulatory esophageal pH monitoring, and spirometry.
  • Assessed reflux and respiratory symptoms via standardized questionnaires.

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Main Results:

  • Gastroesophageal reflux was detected in varying degrees in 33 out of 44 patients.
  • No significant differences in respiratory function tests were observed across patient groups based on reflux severity or location.
  • p-values for all comparisons were greater than 0.05.

Conclusions:

  • No correlation was found between esophageal acid events and respiratory function test results.
  • The study could not establish whether reflux precedes the onset of cough or asthma.
  • Further well-designed prospective cohort studies are recommended for deeper insights.