Abstract:
Objective of the study. The aim of this study is
to assess the relationship between GERD and
the frequency of exacerbations of respiratory
diseases such as asthma and COPD based on
clinical data and the effectiveness of various
treatment methods.
Materials and Methods. The study included 72
patients with confirmed diagnoses of GERD,
asthma, and COPD. For diagnosis, 24-hour
impedance-pH monitoring was used, which
allowed both acidic and non-acidic reflux
episodes to be recorded. Additionally,
spirometry was performed, and GERD-Q
questionnaires were used to assess GERD
symptoms, while the ACT questionnaire was
employed to monitor asthma symptoms.
Patients were treated with proton pump
inhibitors (PPIs) and prokinetics depending on
the type of reflux.
