Signs and symptoms of Gastroesophageal reflux disease

Esophageal

  • heartburn and regurgitation, often provoked by bending, strenuous activity or lying flat
  • acidic taste in the mouth
  • Waterbrash
  • frequent belching
  • Dysphagia, odynophagia

Extra-esophageal

  • Chronic Cough
  • Wheezing (asthma)
  • Dental erosions
  • Laryngitis

Other Conditions that can be associated with GERD

  • Sleep Apnea
  • Aspiration pneumonia
  • Arrhythmias
  • chronic bronchitis
  • pulmonary fibrosis
  • chronic sinusitis

Lesson Content
0% Complete 0/1 Steps