Persistent Cough: Prevalence of Gastroesophageal Reflux and Study of Relevant Laryngeal Signs

2004 ◽  
Vol 131 (5) ◽  
pp. 767-772 ◽  
Author(s):  
Diaa El Din M. El Hennawi ◽  
Nagy M. Iskander ◽  
Ibrahim Hassan Ibrahim ◽  
Abdel Hamid A. Serwah
Keyword(s):  
Gastroesophageal Reflux ◽  
Persistent Cough

scholarly journals Gastroesophageal reflux in children with chronic recurrent cough

2016 ◽  
Vol 44 (5) ◽  
pp. 201
Author(s):  
Mardjanis Said ◽  
Rianita Syamsu ◽  
Taralan Tambunan ◽  
Badriul Hegar
Keyword(s):  
Gastroesophageal Reflux ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Published Data ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Frequent Episodes ◽  
Common Causes ◽  
Persistent Cough ◽  
Children With Asthma ◽  
Clinical Profiles

Background Gastroesophageal reflux (GER) is reported to beone of the most common causes of chronic recurrent cough (CRC).In Indonesia, so far there is no published data concerning GER inchildren with CRC.Objectives To determine the prevalence of GER in children withCRC in general, and asthma in particular; and to describe the clini-cal profile associated with GER in these children.Methods This was a cross sectional study on children with CRCwho were investigated for GER using 24-hour esophageal pHmonitoring. GER was graded based on reflux index (RI) stated inpHmetry results i.e., mild (RI=5-10%), moderate (RI>10-20%), andsevere (RI>20%).Results Among 48 children with CRC, GER was detected in 22(46%) of them (mild GER in 14, moderate in 3, and severe in 5children). In 35 children with asthma, which is the most frequentcause of CRC in our hospital, GER was detected in 15. The preva-lence of GER increased parallel with the frequency of cough epi-sodes i.e., 10/27 in children with infrequent episodes of cough, 4/10 in children with frequent episodes of cough, and 8/11 in chil-dren with persistent cough. Clinical profiles associated with GERin these children were persistent/ frequent episodes of CRC andundernutrition.Conclusions The prevalence of GER in children with CRC was46%, and in those with asthma was 15/35. The clinical profilesassociated with GER are persistent/frequent episodes of CRCand undernutrition

scholarly journals Swallowing disorders after treatment for head and neck cancer

2019 ◽  
Vol 53 (2) ◽  
pp. 225-230 ◽  
Author(s):  
Martina Pezdirec ◽  
Primoz Strojan ◽  
Irena Hocevar Boltezar
Keyword(s):  
Head And Neck Cancer ◽  
Gastroesophageal Reflux ◽  
Cancer Treatment ◽  
Head And Neck ◽  
Neck Cancer ◽  
Social Life ◽  
Univariate Analysis ◽  
Mouth Opening ◽  
Swallowing Disorders ◽  
Persistent Cough

Abstract Background Dysphagia is a common consequence of treatment for head and neck cancer (HNC). The purpose of the study was to evaluate the prevalence of dysphagia in a group of patients treated for HNC in Slovenia, and to identify factors contributing to the development of dysphagia. Patients and methods One-hundred-nine consecutive patients treated for HNC at two tertiary centers were recruited during their follow-up visits. They fulfilled EORTC QLQ-H&N35 and “Swallowing Disorders after Head and Neck Cancer Treatment questionnaire” questionnaires. Patients with dysphagia were compared to those without it. Results Problems with swallowing were identified in 41.3% of the patients. Dysphagia affected their social life (in 75.6%), especially eating in public (in 80%). Dysphagia was found the most often in the patients with oral cavity and/or oropharyngeal cancer (in 57.6%) and in those treated less than 2 years ago (p = 0.014). In univariate analysis, a significant relationship was observed between dysphagia prevalence and some of the consequences of anti-cancer treatment (impaired mouth opening, sticky saliva, loss of smell, impaired taste, oral and throat pain, persistent cough, and hoarseness), radiotherapy (p = 0.003), and symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux (p = 0.027). After multiple regression modelling only persistent cough remained. Conclusions In order to improve swallowing abilities and, consequently, quality of life of the patients with HNC a systematic rehabilitation of swallowing should be organized. A special emphasis should be given to gastroesophageal reflux treatment before, during and after therapy for HNC

scholarly journals Chronic Cough as the Presenting Symptom of Eosinophilic Esophagitis

Allergies ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (3) ◽  
pp. 176-180
Author(s):  
Victoria Shum ◽  
Russell Hopp ◽  
Hana Niebur ◽  
Ashley Deschamp
Keyword(s):  
Emergency Department ◽  
Chest Pain ◽  
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease ◽  
Gastroesophageal Reflux ◽  
Eosinophilic Esophagitis ◽  
Reflux Disease ◽  
Chronic Cough ◽  
Persistent Cough ◽  
History Of

A 14-year-old male initially presented to the Emergency Department (ED) for a chronic, persistent cough and chest pain with concurrent history of asthma and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). He had been trialed on several medications before this visit for cough, without resolution of symptoms. Despite seeing several specialists after this ED visit and being evaluated for infectious causes and other pulmonary issues, he was eventually found to have eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE). It is not often that EoE is suspected based on cough alone, but with other GERD-like symptoms EoE should be considered.

scholarly journals A Cross-Sectional Study to Determine the Prevalence of Gastroesophageal Reflux in Children with Persistent Cough and Wheezing

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 36-40
Author(s):  
Praveen P N ◽  
Kushvanth K N ◽  
Ashish Mallige
Keyword(s):  
Gastroesophageal Reflux ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Care Hospital ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Healthy Infants ◽  
Study Results ◽  
High Prevalence ◽  
Persistent Cough

Background: Gastroesophageal reflux (GER) occurs in more than two-thirds of otherwise healthy infants and is the topic of discussion with pediatricians at one-quarter of all routine 6-month infant visits. GER is considered a normal physiologic process that occurs several times a day in healthy infants, children, and adults. GER is generally associated with transient relaxations of the lower esophageal sphincter independent  of swallowing, which permits gastric contents to enter the esophagus. The Objective to find out the prevalence of GER in children with cough and wheezing and its associated factors. Subjects and Methods: A cross-sectional study was done at A tertiary care hospital at the Institute of Naval Medicine, INHS, Mumbai from August 2016 to December 2017. A total of 30 study subjects Aged between the age of one to twelve years with persistent cough and wheezing lasting for more than three months despite treatment were included for the study. Results: The prevalence of gastroesophageal reflux (GER) in our study was 63.3%.The logistic regression analysis showed that Age, Height, Weight, BMI, duration of cough, Duration of asthma were not significantly associated with Gastroesophageal reflux (GER) (p>0.05). Conclusion: GER seems to have a high prevalence in children with chronic cough. However, no definite recommendations can be made regarding the management of such cases from our study.

scholarly journals Esófago de Barret en Pediatría: Revisión de la literatura a propósito de un caso.

2013 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 40
Author(s):  
Carlos TORI TORI ◽  
Javier ARIAS STELLA ◽  
Pablo TREFOGLI REY
Keyword(s):  
Gastroesophageal Reflux ◽  
Bronchial Asthma ◽  
Esophageal Atresia ◽  
Great Improvement ◽  
Signs And Symptoms ◽  
Diagnostic Procedures ◽  
Diagnosis And Treatment ◽  
High Incidence ◽  
Persistent Cough ◽  
One Year

This patient presented at one year of age with a dry and persistent cough prodominantly nocturnal, pneumonia on two occasions, and signs and symptoms compatible with bronchial asthma. Due to the high incidence of gastroesophageal reflux in patients with esophageal atresia, an entity that could be responsible for his symptoms, diagnostic procedures were done to confirm this diagnosis, and treatment was begun with cisapride during one month, but without improvement. It was then that a esophagogastroscopy was performed and Barrett's esophagus was diagnosed. The patient was medicated with cisapride and omeprazole, and two months later a Thal Fundoplication was done. The patient has continued on cisapride and omeprazole with great improvement, being asymptomatic for a period of nine months, and having had only on one occasion a respiratory crisis due to bronchospasm. A repeat esophagogastroscopy has been planned one year after his operation.

Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease: A Gastroenterologist's Perspective

2011 ◽  
Vol 21 (3) ◽  
pp. 89-99
Author(s):  
Michael F. Vaezi
Keyword(s):  
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease ◽  
Gastroesophageal Reflux ◽  
Reflux Disease ◽  
Best Practice ◽  
Clinical Care ◽  
Diagnostic Testing ◽  
Diagnostic Tools ◽  
Swallowing Function ◽  
Atypical Symptoms

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a commonly diagnosed condition often associated with the typical symptoms of heartburn and regurgitation, although it may present with atypical symptoms such as chest pain, hoarseness, chronic cough, and asthma. In most cases, the patient's reduced quality of life drives clinical care and diagnostic testing. Because of its widespread impact on voice and swallowing function as well as its social implications, it is important that speech-language pathologists (SLPs) understand the nature of GERD and its consequences. The purpose of this article is to summarize the nature of GERD and GERD-related complications such as GERD-related peptic stricture, Barrett's esophagus and adenocarcinoma, and laryngeal manifestations of GERD from a gastroenterologist's perspective. It is critical that SLPs who work with a multidisciplinary team understand terminology, diagnostic tools, and treatment to ensure best practice.

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