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Gastroesophageal Reflux and Respiratory Diseases in Children

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Gastroesophageal reflux (GER) is the backflow of gastric contents towards the esophagus, and this may be accompanied by regurgitation/vomiting. GER can be seen in children of all ages without any diseases [1]. In the pediatric age group, GER is most common in infancy, especially between 1 and 4 months. GER, which is a physiological entity in newborns and infants, gradually decreases in the first year of life [2].

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Şahin, M., Başak, S., Vandenplas, Y. (2022). Gastroesophageal Reflux and Respiratory Diseases in Children. In: Cingi, C., Arısoy, E.S., Bayar Muluk, N. (eds) Pediatric ENT Infections. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-80691-0_74

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