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ArticleOpen medicine (Warsaw, Poland)2016

Relationship between gastroesophageal reflux disease and Ph nose and salivary: proposal of a simple method outpatient in patients adults.

Arturo Armone Caruso, Salvatore Del Prete, Lydia Ferrara, Raffaele Serra, Donato Alessandro Telesca, Simona Ruggiero, Teresa Russo, Luigi Sivero

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Arturo Armone Caruso *Department of Head and Neck. University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy.
Salvatore Del Prete *Department of Head and Neck. University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy.
Lydia Ferrara *Department of Pharmacy, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy.
Raffaele SerraDepartment of Medical and Surgical Sciences, University of Catanzaro, Catanzaro, Italy.
Donato Alessandro TelescaDepartment of Advanced Biomedical Sciences. University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy.
Simona RuggieroDepartment of Advanced Biomedical Sciences. University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy.
Teresa RussoDepartment of Advanced Biomedical Sciences. University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy.
Luigi Sivero *Department of Advanced Biomedical Sciences, University Federico II of Naples. School of Medicine, Naples, Italy, Via Sergio Pansini 5, 80131, Napoli.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

introductionThe frequency of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is increasing, in part through easy inspection of the upper digestive tract, but especially for a real spread of the disease as a consequence of modernity, lifestyle, incorrect dietary rules, and stress arising from social norms. It is a common chronic gastrointestinal disorder in Europe and the United States. MATERIALS AND

methodsThe aim of our study is to highlight a relationship between gastroesophageal reflux disease and salivary pH as evidenced by indicator strips, especially in the outpatient field. Twenty adult subjects (10 males and 10 females) aged between 18 and 50 years (GROUP A)_ were selected. How to control a homogeneous group of 20 patients without GERD, or from any type of allergies (GROUP B) was enlisted.

resultsThis method has provided excellent results showing no difference in the measured values compared with the traditional instrumental measurement.

conclusionOur study has allowed us to observe a strong correlation between the saliva pH, nasal cavities and the interaction between the two districts, and could be the basis for a diagnosis of GERD especially in primary health care clinics and in the initial stage of the disease.

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Chronic rhinitisGastro-esophageal reflux disease GERDLaryngeal-pharyngeal reflux LPRPh

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PMCPMC5329856

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