The Pediatric Otolaryngology Manifestations of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease

Backgrounds and

The Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) introduced as a major predisposing factor of laryngeal and extra laryngeal disorders. This study designed to evaluate the correlation between the GERD and otolaryngology problems.

This descriptive cross -sectional study contained 40 pediatrics with GERD diagnosis. GERD was diagnosed based on the symptoms، radiological، endoscopic findings، and specific GERD questioner (GERDQ). First، all of otolaryngology complications evaluated and the findings were recorded by questionnaire، then medical treatments were started and after one and six months of follow up all of clinical finding were recorded.

The family history was negative in 85% of cases. Cough was the most common complain (57. 5%). One month after treatment ten percent of gastrointestinal and 35% of ENT symptoms recovered. 6 months after the treatment 64/86% of both gastrointestinal and ENT symptoms were fully recovered.

Our study revealed that Gastroesophageal Reflux disease should be suspected and treated in all children with prolonged and unresponsive otolaryngologic disease.