gastroesophageal reflux/edema

The nasolacrimal duct in association with the lacrimal puncta, lacrimal canaliculi and lacrimal sac functions to collect and drain the tear film into the nasal cavity at the inferior nasal meatus where a fold of nasal mucosa, the so-called valve of Hasner, prevents mucous from entering the nose.

BACKGROUND Laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR) is defined as the retrograde flow of gastric contents up through the esophagus to the larynx and hypopharynx; this is an extra-esophageal manifestation of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Although both LPR and GERD are caused by reflux of stomach

OBJECTIVE The laryngopharyngeal form of gastroesophageal reflux disease (LF GERD) is a frequent manifestation of supraesophageal GERD. Diagnosis of LF GERD is difficult: most of the common diagnostic methods of GERD have insufficient accuracy in establishing LF GERD. The purpose of this study was to

The laryngopharyngeal form of gastroesophageal disease represents one of the atypical manifestations of supraesophageal gastroesophageal reflux disease characterized by morphologic and functional changes in the larynx and pharynx with the associated clinical symptoms. The article presents diagnostic

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) can have a profound effect upon visualization of the larynx. Changes at the cellular level can produce edema and subglottic stenosis thus causing airway difficulties of dire consequence if not recognized. Preoperative anesthesia evaluation of any patient

OBJECTIVE To determine the role of antireflux surgery in the treatment of gastroesophageal reflux-induced otolaryngologic disease (GEROD). METHODS A retrospective medical record analysis was performed. Patient demographics, otolaryngologic disease secondary to gastroesophageal reflux (GER), method

BACKGROUND To analyse the results of Nissen's fundoplication in the treatment of gastro-esophageal reflux (GER) in children. METHODS A retrospective study was undertaken in 185 children with GER, diagnosed through upper gastrointestinal (GI) tract barium examination, and admitted at Hospital

OBJECTIVE Although minimal changes are one of the endoscopic findings of nonerosive reflux disease (NERD), the clinical significance of minimal changes is controversial. This study evaluated the clinical significance of minimal changes and examined whether such changes have diagnostic value in

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a common medical condition affecting approximately 35-40% of the adult population in the western world. Chronic laryngeal signs and symptoms associated with GERD are often referred to as reflux laryngitis or laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR). It is estimated

OBJECTIVE This study was designed to assess the effect of acid suppression on upper airway structure and function in patients with obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). METHODS This is a single-site within-subjects design. Twenty five patients with

OBJECTIVE This study was designed to examine whether or not gastro esophageal reflux disease (GERD) is implicated in globus sensation. METHODS The subjects were 25 patients (16 men/9 women; mean age: 51, range 25-69 years) complaining of globus sensation with one or more of four laryngeal findings

The purpose of our study was to assess gastroesophageal reflux (GER) by dual-probe pH monitoring in children suffering from chronic hoarseness for more than six months. Seventeen children (aged between 2 and 12 years, 10 boys and 7 girls) were enrolled. All children underwent a laryngoscopy and a

OBJECTIVE Ear, nose, and throat (ENT) physicians often diagnose gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)-related laryngitis on the basis of symptoms and laryngeal signs; and may refer patients to gastroenterologists who contend that many such patients do not have reflux. Because of this dichotomy we

Chronic laryngeal signs and symptoms associated with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) are often referred to as reflux laryngitis or laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR). It is estimated that up to 15% of all visits to otolaryngology offices are because of manifestations of LPR. Damage to laryngeal