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The Pulmonary Side of Reflux Disease: from Heartburn to Lung Fibrosis |
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| Authors: | Marco E Allaix P Marco Fisichella Imre Noth Bernardino M Mendez Marco G Patti |
| Institution: | 1. Center for Esophageal Diseases, Department of Surgery, University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine, 5841 South Maryland Avenue, Room G-207, Chicago, IL, 60637, USA 2. Swallowing Center, Department of Surgery, Loyola University, Chicago, IL, USA 3. Center for Esophageal Diseases, Department of Medicine, University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine, Chicago, IL, USA |
| Abstract: | IntroductionGastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is the most prevalent gastrointestinal disorder in the USA. Heartburn is the symptom most commonly associated with this disease, and the highly commercialized medical treatment directed toward relief of this symptom represents a 10-billion-dollar-per-year industry.DiscussionUnfortunately, there is often little awareness that GERD can be potentially a lethal disease as it can cause esophageal cancer. Furthermore, there is even less awareness about the relationship between GERD and respiratory disorders with the potential for severe morbidity and even mortality. |
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