Gastroesophageal reflux disease in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. (PubMed, Respir Investig)
Acid inhibitory agents, such as proton pump inhibitors and histamine H2 receptor antagonists, and prokinetic agents, including mosapride and itopride, are clinically used to treat GERD...There is still insufficient evidence, but an increasing number of studies have suggested the clinical efficacy of treatment in patients with COPD and GERD. As GERD is an evaluative and treatable common disease, and access to evaluation and treatment is relatively easy, clinicians should provide adequate care for GERD in the management of COPD.