Nocturnal Reflux in Children and Adolescents with Persistent Asthma and Gastroesophageal Reflux

Abstract

A high prevalence of GER was found in children and adolescents with persistent asthma, equally distributed in the supine (nocturnal) and upright positions. There was no correlation with pulmonary function test.

Gastroesophageal Reflux

“…A recent study reports a high prevalence of GER in children and adolescents with persistent asthma, equally distributed in the supine (nocturnal) and upright positions [65]. But, there was no correlation between the result of the pHmetry and pulmonary function tests [65]. There are no studies that help in selecting patients in whom reflux treatment may result in a reduction of asthma medication, if there are such patients at all (M1, M37).…”

“…Wheezing appears more related to GERD if it is nocturnal. A recent study reports a high prevalence of GER in children and adolescents with persistent asthma, equally distributed in the supine (nocturnal) and upright positions [65]. But, there was no correlation between the result of the pHmetry and pulmonary function tests [65].…”

Neurogastroenterology and motility around the world

“…A highly collaborative field involves the study of esophageal and gastrointestinal motility in children, in which members from different departments interact to produce relevant results. In this respect, active groups are found in several institutions in Brazil, including the Federal University of Sao Paulo, 52 the Ribeirao Preto campus of University of Sao Paulo, 53 the State University of Campinas, 54 and the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul in Southern Brazil 55 …”

Influence of gastroesophageal reflux measured by pH-impedance on asthma control degree in children and youth

“…W badaniach Mollego i wsp. [32] i Vincenta i wsp. [8] wyniki badań czynnościowych płuc [natężona pojemność życiowa (forced vital capacity -FVC), natężona pierwszosekundowa objętość wydechowa (forced expiratory volume in 1 second -FEV 1 ), stosunek FEV 1 /FVC] nie korelowały z parametrami pH-metrii przełyku ani napięciem dolnego zwieracza przełyku.…”