Does gastroesophageal reflux increase chronic obstructive pulmonary disease exacerbations?

Iliaz, Sinem; Iliaz, Raım; Onur, Seda; Arici, Serpil; Akyuz, Umit; Karaca, Cetin; Demir, Kadir; Besisik, Selman; Kaymakoglu, Sabahattin; Akyuz, Filiz

doi:10.1016/j.rmed.2016.04.005

Does gastroesophageal reflux increase chronic obstructive pulmonary disease exacerbations?

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Iliaz S., Iliaz R., Onur S. T., Arici S., Akyuz U., Karaca C., ...More

Respiratory Medicine, vol.115, pp.20-25, 2016 (SCI-Expanded)

Publication Type: Article / Article
Volume: 115
Publication Date: 2016
Doi Number: 10.1016/j.rmed.2016.04.005
Journal Name: Respiratory Medicine
Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
Page Numbers: pp.20-25
Istanbul University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Background: The relationship between chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) exacerbations and gastroesophageal reflux (GER) has been investigated less than asthma-GER. We aimed to evaluate the presence of GER in patients with COPD and its impact on exacerbations.