gastroesophageal reflux disease; GERD; acid reflux disease; gastroesophageal reflux; gastro-oesophageal reflux disease; gastro-oesophageal reflux

Diet, Nutrition, and Effects on Lung Health and Disorders

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Primary care providers are accustomed to talking with their patients about how diet and nutrition influence health conditions like diabetes and cardiovascular health. But their effect on lung health? “It’s not always at the forefront of our recommendations for lung health,” said Christina M. Eckhardt, MD, MS, a pulmonologist and assistant professor of medicine and … Read more

Diagnosing Esophageal Dysfunction in Immune Disorders

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The American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) has released an expert review and clinical practice update focusing on esophageal dysfunction caused by immune-mediated and infectious diseases. “Many different disorders can lead to esophageal dysfunction, which is characterized by symptoms including dysphagia, odynophagia, chest pain and heartburn. These symptoms can be caused either by immune or infectious conditions … Read more