Fundoplication eliminates chronic cough due to non-acid reflux identified by impedance pH monitoring

Thorax. 2005 Jun;60(6):521-3. doi: 10.1136/thx.2005.040139.

Abstract

The symptoms of extra-oesophageal gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD) (such as chronic cough and hoarseness) are traditionally more difficult to treat than typical GORD symptoms (heartburn and regurgitation). Patients with extra-oesophageal manifestations may require longer and higher doses of acid suppressive therapy. In patients not responding to acid suppressive therapy the physician faces a dilemma as to whether the symptoms are due to ongoing acid reflux, non-acid reflux, or not associated with reflux. We report the case of a 45 year old woman with a history of a chronic cough referred for fundoplication after documenting her symptoms were associated with non-acid reflux using multichannel intraluminal impedance and pH (MII-pH).

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Chronic Disease
  • Cough / etiology
  • Cough / therapy*
  • Electric Impedance
  • Female
  • Fundoplication / methods*
  • Gastroesophageal Reflux / complications
  • Gastroesophageal Reflux / therapy*
  • Humans
  • Hydrogen-Ion Concentration
  • Middle Aged