Proton Pump Inhibitor Treatment Improves Pulmonary Function in Acute Exacerbations of COPD Patients with 24 ‐hour Dx‐pH Monitoring‐diagnosed Laryngopharyngeal Reflux

ConclusionStudy results indicate unreliability of RSI threshold for LPR diagnosis. Combination of symptoms, endoscopic findings, and 24 ‐hour Dx‐pH monitoring is recommended for LPR diagnosis and PPI treatment decisions, especially in difficult‐to‐control or severe COPD patients.

Source: The Clinical Respiratory Journal - March 10, 2021 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Huaying Wang, Zhongming Fu, Peihong Xu, Xiao Gu, Xiaofei Chen, Wanjun Yu Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLES Source Type: research