Supraesophageal manifestations of gastroesophageal reflux disease

An increasing amount of evidence indicates that gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a contributing factor to hoarseness, throat clearing, throat discomfort, chronic cough, and shortness of breath. The association between GERD and these supraesophageal symptoms may be elusive. Heartburn and reg...

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Published inSeminars in gastrointestinal disease Vol. 10; no. 3; p. 113
Main Authors Al-Sabbagh, G, Wo, J M
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.07.1999
Subjects
Adult
Anti-Ulcer Agents - therapeutic use
Cough - etiology
Domperidone - therapeutic use
Dopamine Antagonists - therapeutic use
Endoscopy, Gastrointestinal
Female
Gastroesophageal Reflux - complications
Gastroesophageal Reflux - diagnosis
Gastroesophageal Reflux - physiopathology
Gastroesophageal Reflux - therapy
Humans
Hydrogen-Ion Concentration
Laryngeal Diseases - etiology
Laryngeal Diseases - physiopathology
Monitoring, Physiologic - methods
Omeprazole - therapeutic use
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Summary:An increasing amount of evidence indicates that gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a contributing factor to hoarseness, throat clearing, throat discomfort, chronic cough, and shortness of breath. The association between GERD and these supraesophageal symptoms may be elusive. Heartburn and regurgitation are absent in more than 50% of patients. Acid reflux should be considered if signs of GERD are present, symptoms are unexplained, or symptoms are refractory to therapy. The diagnosis of GERD may be unclear, despite a careful history and initial evaluation. A high index of suspicion is required to make the diagnosis. An empiric trial of antireflux therapy is appropriate when GERD is suspected. Multiprobe ambulatory pH monitoring is currently the diagnostic test of choice, but the level of sensitivity and specificity for supraesophageal manifestations of GERD is uncertain. Response to antireflux therapy is less predictable than typical GERD. More intensive acid suppression and longer treatment duration are usually required.
ISSN:1049-5118