Influence of Concomitant Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease on Clinical Course and Respiratory Function in Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Abstract

The main clinical features of clinical course of comorbidity are shown in the article. The value of estimating functional changes of spirogram in these patients is described. The role of concomitant gastroesophageal reflux disease on the clinical course of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease was proved, the value of estimating atypical clinical signs for the right diagnostics and treatment of these patients is accentuated.

Keywords

• chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
• gastroesophageal reflux disease
• respiratory function