Severe gastroesophageal reflux is associated with reduced carbon monoxide diffusing capacity *. (clinical investigations)

Authors :: Schachter, Linda M.
Dixon, John
Pierce, Robert J.
O'Brien, Paul
Source :: Chest. June 2003, Vol. 123 Issue 6, p1932, 7 p.
Publication Year :: 2003
Abstract: Objective: To assess whether severe gastroesophageal reflux (GER) is associated with abnormalities in lung function including measures of lung volume and gas diffusion. Methods: Data from 147 patients with obesity [...]

Subjects :: Respiratory insufficiency -- Risk factors -- Complications and side effects
Gastroesophageal reflux -- Risk factors -- Complications and side effects
Pulmonary function tests
Health
Complications and side effects
Risk factors

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