Elevated frequency and severity of asthma in patients with hiatal hernia: A retrospective study.

ABSTRACT: Hiatal Hernia (HH) and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) have been found to be associated with respiratory conditions, such as pulmonary fibrosis. However, their association with asthma remains ambiguous. Thus, the present cross-sectional, retrospective, monocentric study aimed to investigate the prevalence of asthma among patients with HH, evaluate its severity in these patients, and screen for associated respiratory symptoms. Additionally, the present study explored the association between the prevalence of asthma and various parameters, including sex, GERD medications and symptoms. For this purpose, a retrospective study, conducted at one central university medical center from January, 2020 to May, 2023, included patients with HH identified on a computed tomography scan. Patients w

SUBMITTER: Abou Khalil M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11668131 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan-Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature