"Gastroesophageal reflux (GER) is prevalent in patients with cystic fibrosis (CF), but it does not appear to be brought about by coughing; in fact, the converse may be the case, Belgian investigators report in the August issue of Gut."
Reuters Health Information, August 2008
More independent suggestion that GERD plays a surprisingly common role in many pulmonary diseases. At the very least, it seems likely to me, the autonomic (vagal) stimulus-response from gastric reflux complicates the associated pulmonary problems.
Sunday, December 14. 2008
Gastroesophageal Reflux in CF Not Caused by Cough
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I recently came across a notation to your book, but can not seem to find it anywhere. I have a grandson that had a birth injury resulting in Cerebral Palsy. He is G-tube fed, working on eating by mouth now, and has GERD as well. He has recently been diagnosed with Sleep Apnea and we are at a standstill for treatment of that. A c-pap is impossible because due to mucous, he often wakes up coughing and then vomits. It seems your book may contain some answers. Are there any available? Brayden is 3.4 years old. Thank you! Theresa
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