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What is gastroesophageal reflux disease a risk factor for?

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Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Gastroesophageal reflux disease can lead to:: Asthma in adults, Aspiration, Asthma exacerbation in adults, Eustachian tube dysfunction, Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, Laryngomalacia, Snoring, Throat cancer, Asthma, Hiccups, Bad breath, Pulmonary fibrosis, Barrett esophagus, COPD, Vocal cord nodule.

Answered 6/1/2016

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