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Gastroesophageal Reflux and Rhinosinusitis

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Gastro-esophageal reflux disease (GERD) and chronic rhino-sinusitis (CRS) are prevalent disorders. Coexistence by chance is to be expected in a number of patients. Coexistence due to shared pathogenic mechanisms is controversial. In this paper, we have described the characteristics of GERD and CRS epidemiologically, diagnostically, and pathophysiologically, and reviewed the existing data about a potential role of gastro-esophageal reflux (GER) in the pathogenesis of CRS. A causal link between GERD and CRS has so far not been sufficiently documented. However, some studies do indicate a correlation. Hence, anti-reflux measures should be considered as an option in CRS, particularly in patients where conventional medical and surgical treatment is insufficient.

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  1. ENT Department, Stavanger University Hospital, Pb 8100, 4068, Stavanger, Norway

    Elin-Johanne Katle

  2. Institute of Medicine and Department of Medicine, Haukeland University Hospital, 5021, Bergen, Norway

    Jan G. Hatlebakk

  3. ENT Department, Sørlandet Hospital, Egsveien 100, 4615, Kristiansand, Norway

    Sverre Steinsvåg

  4. Institute of Medicine, Haukeland University Hospital, 5021, Bergen, Norway

    Sverre Steinsvåg

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Katle, EJ., Hatlebakk, J.G. & Steinsvåg, S. Gastroesophageal Reflux and Rhinosinusitis. Curr Allergy Asthma Rep 13, 218–223 (2013). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11882-013-0340-5

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