Reflux asthma is generally referred to as one of the extraesophageal manifestations of GERD and can be understood as the direct or indirect involvement of GERD in the development of bronchial asthma.
GERD is a condition in which the reflux of gastroduodenal contents into the esophagus causes uncomfortable symptoms and/or complications, typically acid reflux and heartburn. Reflux can also irritate or damage organs outside the esophagus causing symptoms such as chronic coughing, dyspnea-based asthma attacks, which is generally referred to as reflux asthma.
Most patients with reflux asthma have typical symptoms of acid reflux and heartburn, accompanied by non-seasonal asthma attacks; asthma attacks mainly at night; asthma is more prone to occur in the lying position, and can be alleviated after sitting up.
After the use of proton pump inhibitors (such as omeprazole, pantoprazole), gastric stimulants (such as domperidone, cisapride) and other treatments, the patient’s asthma symptoms can be significantly relieved, which can further clarify the diagnosis of the disease.
If the patient has the above symptoms, it is recommended to go to the hospital in a timely manner, improve the relevant examination to clarify the cause of the disease, and receive standardized treatment. The above drugs should be standardized and rationally applied under the guidance of professional physicians and pharmacists.