Effects of gastro-oesophageal reflux and pulmonary micro-aspiration in bronchiectasis

Conclusion: Recognition of the high disease burden of GORD and microaspiration in bronchiectasis with increased exacerbations and severity and poorer QoL despite common proton pump inhibitor use is needed.

Source: European Respiratory Journal - November 19, 2018 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Mcdonnell, M., Das, J., O'Toole, D., Aldrahani, A., Verdon, B., Wilcox, M., Pearson, J., Lordan, J., De Soyza, A., Sousi, N., Chalmers, J., Laffey, J., Loebinger, M., Ward, C., Rutherford, R. Tags: Respiratory infections Source Type: research