Archive for the 'Acid Reflux / GERD' Category


Airway Function Improves Following Anti-Reflux Surgery Both Before And After Lung Transplant

Surgery to correct gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD, can preserve lung function in patients with end-stage pulmonary disease both before and after transplantation, according to a new study from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine…


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09/21/2011 | Respiratory & Asthma - Acid Reflux / GERD | Trackback | Comments Off

Stomach Acidity Medications Increase Risk Of Pneumonia

Proton pump inhibitors and histamine2 receptor antagonists - types of acid suppressive medications commonly taken to treat the overproduction of gastric acid, such as acid reflux (GERD/GORD), dyspepsia, and peptic ulcer disease may raise the risk of pneumonia, researchers from Seoul National University Hospital, South Korea, report in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal)…


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12/21/2010 | Respiratory & Asthma - Acid Reflux / GERD | Trackback | Comments Off

Link Between Cough And Reflux Studied With New Sound Recording Device

Coughing episodes are closely related to gastroesophageal reflux symptoms in patients who experience chronic cough, irrespective of other diagnoses, according to a new study in Gastroenterology, the official journal of the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) Institute. Gastroesophageal reflux occurs when the acid contents of the stomach back up, or reflux, into the esophagus...
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09/28/2010 | Respiratory & Asthma - Acid Reflux / GERD | Trackback | Comments Off

Why Does Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy Fail To Eliminate Gastroesophageal Reflux?

Gastroesophageal reflux (GER) is a common problem in mechanically ventilated patients and contributes to the development of esophageal mucosal injury and even erosive esophagitis. The relationship between percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) and subsequent development of GER is complex and not well understood...
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12/09/2009 | Respiratory & Asthma - Acid Reflux / GERD | Trackback | Comments Off

In Recurrent Pediatric Croup, Reflux A Possible Factor

Children who suffer from several occurrences of croup should be evaluated for reflux disorders, says new research presented at the 2008 American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Foundation (AAO-HNSF) Annual Meeting & OTO EXPO in Chicago, IL. Croup is characterized by a loud cough that may sound like the barking of a seal. It may be accompanied by fast or difficult breathing, and sometimes a grunting noise or wheezing while breathing.
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09/23/2008 | Respiratory & Asthma - Acid Reflux / GERD | Trackback | Comments Off

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