Mechanisms of nocturnal gastroesophageal reflux events in obstructive sleep apnea

Purpose: Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is associated with increased nocturnal gastroesophageal reflux (nocturnal GER) events and symptoms. Treatment of OSA with continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) reduces nocturnal GER in patients with OSA. This study sought to determine the: (1) relationship...

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Main Authors: Shepherd, K., Hillman, D., Holloway, R., Eastwood, Peter
Format: Journal Article
Published: 2011
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/8669