Gastroesophageal Reflux and the Lung provides a comprehensive review of current knowledge concerning normal deglutition and foregut digestive processes and examines how abnormalities of swallowing or excessive/abnormal GER can lead to respiratory tract dysfunction and lung disease. In-depth Chapters deliver a concise review of the prevalence of GER in patients with lung disease and synthesize the current evidence regarding its diagnosis and management. Each chapter includes key points and a summary. In addition to outlining the current state of knowledge, each chapter provides a summary of ongoing research in the field and identifies the need for future research. Written by an international group of authors who are experts in their respective fields, Gastroesophageal Reflux and the Lung is a valuable resource for practicing clinicians, internists, pulmonologists and primary care personnel.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Humana Press Inc.
ISBN-13
9781489987570
eBay Product ID (ePID)
209141792
Product Key Features
Author
Keith C. Meyer, Ganesh Raghu
Publication Name
Gastroesophageal Reflux and the Lung
Format
Paperback
Language
English
Subject
Medicine, Biology
Publication Year
2014
Type
Textbook
Number of Pages
276 Pages
Dimensions
Item Height
235mm
Item Width
155mm
Item Weight
4394g
Additional Product Features
Series Title
Respiratory Medicine
Country/Region of Manufacture
United States
Editor
Ganesh Raghu, Keith C. Meyer
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