2016
DOI: 10.17116/terarkh201688228-32
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The frequency and clinical aspects of extraesophageal syndromes in elderly patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease

Abstract: The extraesophageal manifestations of GERD in elderly patients are a serious clinical problem calling for considerable attention.

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“…29,30 Clearing the throat, roughness, and coughing are voice symptoms often associated with esophageal disorders such as the passive return of gastric content to the esophagus, which can occur in any individual due to physiological or pathological circumstances (gastroesophageal reflux disease), but it is common in older adults. 31,32 Moreover, the self-reported throat clearing can be related to the sensation that causes the constant need to try and clear the throat when swallowing. 33 Some voice symptoms in older adults can also be associated with changes in the respiratory system.…”
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“…29,30 Clearing the throat, roughness, and coughing are voice symptoms often associated with esophageal disorders such as the passive return of gastric content to the esophagus, which can occur in any individual due to physiological or pathological circumstances (gastroesophageal reflux disease), but it is common in older adults. 31,32 Moreover, the self-reported throat clearing can be related to the sensation that causes the constant need to try and clear the throat when swallowing. 33 Some voice symptoms in older adults can also be associated with changes in the respiratory system.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…According to the literature, one of the most referred to the elderly is the sensation of food stuck on the throat (10,24) , which can lead to the need to throat clearing to estases cleaning or laryngeal penetrations of food or liquids. The throat clearing can also be a result of esophageal changes such as gastro esophageal reflux, commonly found among elderly (30) . Compared to the young, the elderly have a higher pharyngeal transit time and transit time of opening of the cervical esophagus (3,4,11) .…”
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confidence: 99%