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Esophageal dysfunction and bronchial asthma.

G Kjellén

    Progress in Pediatric Surgery
    |January 1, 1985
    PubMed
    Summary

    Esophageal dysfunction may cause asthma symptoms in patients unresponsive to standard treatments. Addressing esophageal issues can improve both esophageal and asthma-related symptoms.

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    Area of Science:

    • Gastroenterology
    • Pulmonology
    • Internal Medicine

    Background:

    • Asthma is a chronic respiratory condition affecting millions worldwide.
    • Conventional asthma therapies include inhaled corticosteroids and bronchodilators.
    • A subset of asthma patients exhibits refractory symptoms despite optimal medical management.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the potential role of esophageal dysfunction in refractory asthma.
    • To evaluate the impact of treating esophageal dysfunction on asthma control.

    Main Methods:

    • Retrospective analysis of patients with asthma and diagnosed esophageal dysfunction.
    • Assessment of symptom scores for both esophageal and bronchial complaints before and after esophageal treatment.

    Main Results:

    • Esophageal dysfunction was identified as a contributing factor in patients with poorly controlled asthma.
    • Treatment targeting esophageal dysfunction led to significant improvements in both esophageal symptoms and asthma control.

    Conclusions:

    • Esophageal dysfunction should be considered in the differential diagnosis of refractory asthma.
    • Therapeutic interventions for esophageal dysfunction can positively impact bronchial and esophageal symptoms in select asthma patients.

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