Gastroesophageal Reflux and the Lung [Paperback]

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Gastroesophageal Reflux and the Lung provides a comprehensive review of current knowledge concerning normal deglutition and foregut digestive processes and examines how abnormalities of swallowing or excessive/abnormal GER can lead to respiratory tract dysfunction and lung disease.? In-depth Chapters deliver a concise review of the prevalence of GER in patients with lung disease and synthesize the current evidence regarding its diagnosis and management.? Each chapter includes key points and a summary.? In addition to outlining the current state of knowledge, each chapter provides a summary of ongoing research in the field and identifies the need for future research. Written by an international group of authors who are experts in their respective fields, Gastroesophageal Reflux and the Lung is a valuable resource for practicing clinicians, internists, pulmonologists and primary care personnel.

This book reviews the prevalence of gastroesophageal reflux in patients with lung disease and synthesizes the current research evidence regarding its diagnosis and management. Each chapter includes a summary of ongoing research and key points.

Chapter 1 - Deglutition, swallowing and airway protection: physiology and pathophysiology - Jacqui E. Allen

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Chapter 2 - The pathophysiology of gastroesophageal reflux - Nikki Johnston

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Chapter 3 - Making an accurate diagnosis of GERD - Brant K. Oelschlager and Edward D. Auyang

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Chapter 4 - GER and aspiration in children - Jonathan E. Spahr and Raymond C. Maguire

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Chapter 5 - Dysphagia, GER, and aspiration in the elderly - Joshua Malo, Kenneth S. Knox and Ronnie Fass

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Chapter 6 - Chronic cough and vocal cord dysfunction: the role of GER - Jamal Hayat, Etsuro Yazaki l3+