Prevalence of gastroesophageal reflux disease in patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.

Objective: To determine the prevalence of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and to evaluate its clinical presentation, as well as the esophageal function profile in patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF).

Methods: In this prospective study, 28 consecutive patients with IPF underwent stationary esophageal manometry, 24-h esophageal pH-metry and pulmonary function tests. All patients also completed a symptom and quality of life in GERD questionnaire.

Esophageal manometry and 24-h esophageal pH-metry in a large sample of patients with respiratory symptoms.

Objective: To determine the prevalence of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and to evaluate the esophageal motor profile of patients with respiratory symptoms referred to a digestive motility referral center for esophageal function testing.

Methods: The results of esophageal manometry and 24-h esophageal pH-metry were analyzed.The inclusion criterion was presenting respiratory symptoms, with or without accompanying digestive symptoms.