However, the condition goes largely undiagnosed, which is why it has been nicknamed 'silent reflux.' As many as 30 ... and new or worsening asthma. Some patients can have LPR and GERD at the ...

Asthma is an inflammatory disease of ... Up to 24% of asthmatics may have silent GER without the classic reflux symptoms (heartburn, acid regurgitation, and dysphagia). Since most patients are ...

Symptoms of silent acid reflux might include hoarseness ... Frequent Asthma Attacks Asthma and acid reflux may occur together, but the connection is unclear as to why. Acid reflux can trigger ...

Because acid reflux can cause bronchoconstriction, NIH asthma guidelines state the following: "For patients who have poorly controlled asthma ... investigation for GERD [gastroesophageal reflux ...