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The Role of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease in Asthma

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Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a common disorder that affects between 7% and 20% of the adult population, depending on the reported frequency and the severity of symptoms [1,2]. The significant increase in the prevalence of GERD symptoms in adult asthmatic patients, about 72% [3•], suggests that there is something unique about the relationship between GERD and asthma.

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