Does cobblestone appearance on bronchoscopy suggest gastro-oesophageal reflux disease?

Conclusions: Tracheal cobblestone appearance has a poor sensitivity but good specificity for gastro-oesophageal reflux as defined by a De Meester score>14.72.

Source: European Respiratory Journal - November 19, 2018 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Duru, C., Walker, L., Scott, A. Tags: Paediatric bronchology Source Type: research