5-5NH Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) or Laryngopharyngeal Reflux

Sunday, 4 December 2011: 15:30 - 15:55
Costa Maya (Cancún Center)

Dennis Ledford, M.D. , Division of Allergy & Immunology, University of South Florida and James A. Haley Veterans' Hospital, Tampa, FL

Learning Objectives:
1. Review of definitions and epidemiologic relationship of upper airway disease and GERD

 

2. Discussion of potential pathophysiology relating GERD and laryngeal and upper airway symptoms

3. Summary of clinical evaluation and potential treatment strategies of GERD and laryngopharyngeal reflux