Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) occurs when acid or other stomach contents back up in the esophagus. The most common symptom of GERD is heartburn, which, while rarely life-threatening, can greatly reduce a patient’s quality of life by affecting daily activities, sleep and what they can eat [1,2]. A systematic review found the prevalence of GERD to be 1020% of the Western world with a low...

UNLABELLED Work-related laryngopathy may have negative consequences for voice professionals. AIM To analyze the profile of voice professionals seen in a tertiary level hospital. STUDY DESIGN a longitudinal historical cohort. METHODS A retrospective analysis of patient files. Diagnosis was reached using videostroboscopy. RESULTS 163 patients (119 females and 44 males) were seen. The mean...

Introduction With the increase in survival as a result of cyclophosphamide therapy, new complications of Wegener's granulomatosis have been encountered. TheEe include the adverse effects of treatment, bacterial infections of the nose and paranasal sinuses (Fauci and Wolff, 1973), obstructive laryngitis (personal observation) and subacute or chronic endobronchial disease which may lead to progre...

background: focal laryngeal candidiasis is not reported widely and is very infrequently recognized clinically. this disease is rare and may occur after pulmonary, pharyngeal and esophageal candidiasis or as part of disseminated disease. it is also secondary to inhaled steroid therapy which is usually mild and has been reported in 10-15 percent of patients taking these medications.  case present...

Objective: In gastroesophageal reflux disease gastric contents caused erosive action in esophagus as well upper respiratory chamber which is a very common and painful medical complication our population. Therefore investigation of GERD related risk factors are important for health awareness. Study Design: A comparative clinical study. Population Sampling: this study 2000 male female individuals...