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Gastroesophageal Reflux and IPF

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Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis

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The relationship between gastroesophageal reflux (GER), secondary microaspiration, and idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) remains controversial. While the prevalence of GER is common in IPF, it is unclear if GER is contributing to the development and/or progression of IPF. In the last decade some data have emerged to suggest that treatment, either medical or surgical, may be beneficial in patients with IPF. Future research, including a randomized controlled trial of anti-reflux therapy, needs to be done to clarify the relationship between GER and IPF.

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  1. Department of Medicine, Division of Pulmonary Sciences and Critical Care Medicine, University of Colorado Denver – Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, CO, USA

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Lee, J.S. (2019). Gastroesophageal Reflux and IPF. In: Meyer, K., Nathan, S. (eds) Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis. Respiratory Medicine. Humana Press, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-99975-3_15

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