Gastroesophageal Reflux and the Lung

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.

Deglutition, swallowing and airway protection: physiology and pathophysiology.- The pathophysiology of gastroesophageal reflux.- Making an accurate diagnosis of GERD.- GER and aspiration in children.- Dysphagia, GER, and aspiration in the elderly.- Chronic cough and vocal cord dysfunction: the role of GER.- GER reflux in asthma and COPD.- Sleep and GER.- Gastroesophageal reflux in Cystic Fibrosis and non-CF bronchiectasis.- GER and aspiration in interstitial lung disease.- GER in lung transplantation.- Pharmacologic treatment of GERD.- Endoscopic and surgical approaches to GERD.