Association between reflux esophagitis and pulmonary function in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

ABSTRACT:

Background

A discernible correlation exists between gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). However, the precise nature of the association between reflux esophagitis (RE) and COPD remains inadequately understood. In this study, we investigated the link between RE and pulmonary function, with a specific emphasis on elucidating the interplay between RE and COPD regarding lung function.

Methods

The study cohort comprised patients who underwent both pulmonary function tests (PFTs) and endoscopic examinations within a one-year period preceding and following their PFTs at The First Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University from April 2021 to October 2023. Key demographic variables including age, gender, body mass index (BMI),

SUBMITTER: Qian H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11565366 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature