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Lifestyle Intervention in Post-infectious GERD With Respiratory and Esophageal Manifestations: A Case Report
1Consultant of Preventive Medicine, Primary Health Care Department, Ministry of National Guard Health Affairs, King Abdullah International Medical Research Center, King Saud Bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia (HA).
Abstract:
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) can present with extra-esophageal symptoms such as asthma-like dyspnea and hoarseness. The present case is a 42-year-old male who developed post-infectious GERD with hoarseness and upper back pain. Laryngoscopy showed laryngeal inflammation and esophageal biopsy confirmed eosinophilic infiltration. Pharmacologic therapy provided partial relief; however, dysphonia persisted. Lifestyle modifications led to significant symptom improvement. This case highlights the interplay between GERD and airway symptoms and the role of lifestyle intervention in management.
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