1052 Asthma, GERD and laryngeal pharyngeal reflux (LPR)

Monday, 6 December 2010: 15:55 - 16:15
Richard F. Lockey, M.D. , University of South Florida College of Medicine, Div of Allergy/Immunology, C/o V.A. Hospital, Tampa

Learning Objectives:
A review of the epidemiology of GERD and its relationship with asthma.

 

Mechanisms underlying GERD and LPR in the asthmatic.

Investigation of GERD and LPR in the asthmatics: Who, when and how?

Review of treatment for GERD and LPR in asthma and outcomes.