Does gastroesophageal reflux increase chronic obstructive pulmonary disease exacerbations?

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.

Source: Respiratory Medicine CME - April 18, 2016 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Sinem Iliaz, Raim Iliaz, Seda Tural Onur, Serpil Arıcı, Umit Akyuz, Cetin Karaca, Kadir Demir, Fatih Besisik, Sabahattin Kaymakoglu, Filiz Akyuz Source Type: research