Gerd Copd
According to a study, patients who suffer from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and have acid reflux experience more COPD exacerbations over the course of a year than those without reflux. The study finds that patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) have more breathing difficulty, more hospitalizations and emergency room visits, and more use of corticosteroids and antibiotics yearly than those without GERD.
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Study: Many COPD patients have GERD also
In a small study of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), researchers found that 57 percent also had gastroesophageal reflux... Read more »
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Acid Reflux (GERD) Risk Factors
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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