Gastroesophageal Reflux in Chronic Cough and Cough Syncope and the Effect of Antireflux Treatment: Case Report and Literature Review.

CONCLUSION: For chronic cough and cough syncope of unknown cause, the GER assessment could be valuable. In treating well-selected GER-related chronic cough and cough syncope, PPI, SRF, and LF can be considered. Moreover, satisfactory restoration of physical and social functions could be achieved after effective antireflux therapy.
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Source: The Annals of Otology, Rhinology, and Laryngology - May 19, 2014 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Hu ZW, Wang ZG, Zhang Y, Tian SR, Wu JM, Zhu GC, Liang WT Tags: Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol Source Type: research