Background: Esophageal inlet patch (IP) refers to heterotopic gastric mucosa in the cervical esophagus. Secretions from IP may produce symptoms of laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR) and accelerate progression lung disease. We aimed characterize significance among patients with advanced pulmonary disease, including transplant (LTx) recipients, assess outcomes following ablation. Methods: established...

Systemic sclerosis (SSc) is a disease that affects the gastrointestinal tract resulting in its atrophy and fibrosis of smooth muscles. Approximately 80% SSc patients develop both gastroesophageal reflux (GERD) dysphagia. The nocturnal GERD can cause regurgitation aspiration, which further aggravate pulmonary from SSc. Also, their dysphagia worsened by performing standard Nissen fundoplication. ...

The treatment for tuberculosis is a combination of strong antibiotics that must be taken daily for at least 6 months. But side-effects, such as nausea and heartburn, dissuade some patients from sticking with the treatment. Other patients endure the side-effects only to drop the medication once they feel better 1 or 2 months into the regimen. The Stop TB Partnership reports that on average 5% of...

Objective: This study reported the improved symptoms of integrative Korean medicine-based treatment in a patient diagnosed with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) who persistently complained fatigue and chest tightness.Methods: A 51-year-old female SLE complaining tightness underwent an 18-day Kracie <i>Shihogayonggolmoryo-tang</i>, Cheongpajeon-H, Gwanjeol-go, acupuncture, pharmaco...