Zhonghua nei ke za zhi
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Zhonghua nei ke za zhi · Jun 2005
[The clinical features and the diagnosis of gastro-esophageal reflux induced cough].
Gastro-esophageal reflux (GER) is an important etiological factor inducing chronic cough. This study aims to identify the clinical features for the diagnosis of GER induced cough (GERC). ⋯ Cough associated with having meals is of diagnostic value for GERC. The reflux events are more frequent when patients are awake, with upright position and after meals.