Pneumological Aspects of Gastroesophageal Reflux

ISBN-13: 9788847000490 / Angielski / Miękka / 1999 / 200 str.

L. Allegra; Luigi Allegra; Robert W. Dal Negro

Opis

Gastroesophageal reflux (GER) refers to symptoms and events that result from abnormal regurgitation of gastric contents into the oesophagus. GER is a common clinical problem that affects large segments of the general population. This work looks at the effect on the lungs.

Spis treści

Epidemiology of gastroesophageal reflux.- Pathophysiology of gastroesophageal reflux.- Pathological determinants of gastroesophageal reflux, and the role of esophageal and airway receptors.- The role of protons in the activation of primary sensory neurons.- Clinical signs of gastroesophageal reflux.- Epidemiology of GER in asthma patients.- Gastroesophageal reflux and non-specific hyperactivity of upper aerodigestive tract.- Possible correlations with otorhinolaryngological disorders.- Bronchial asthma.- Gastroesophageal reflux in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.- Gastroesophageal reflux and interstitial lung disease.- Imaging of gastroesophageal reflux.- The esophageal scintiscan.- Ambulatory esophageal pH monitoring in the diagnosis of gastroesophageal reflux.- Lung function and bronchial hyperactivity.- Fiberoptic bronchoscopy and bronchoalveolar lavage in the management of children with gastroesophageal reflux.- Therapy of gastroesophageal reflux disease; the gastroenterologic appraoch.- The role of respiratory drug in GER.- An ovine model of GERd-induced bronchoconstriction.