Summary
Gastroesophageal reflux was looked for in 51 children with chronic obstructive respiratory
disease (CORD) using prolonged pH monitoring.
An index of reflux aggressivity dependent on both duration and acidity of refluxed
material was calculated.
This index was significantly related to the macroscopic endoscopic findings, patients
with an elevated acidity index having more severe “endoscopic esophagitis” than patients
with a normal acidity index.
We conclude that the finding of normal, erythematous or destructive esophagitis at
endoscopy has at least some clinical relevance.
Key words:
Gastroesophageal reflux - Chronic obstructive respiratory disease
