Self-reported Halitosis and Gastro-esophageal Reflux Disease in the General Population
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Gastro-esophageal Reflux Disease
Gastro-esophageal reflux (GER) is a physiological phenomenon occurring in every individual. Gastro-esophageal reflux Disease (GERD) is a pathological condition where the reflux into the esophagus causes local changes and aspiration of the gastric contents in to the lungs can cause serious, even life threatening conditions. GERD is common but under-diagnosed condition in children. There are fund...
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عنوان ژورنال: Journal of General Internal Medicine
سال: 2008
ISSN: 0884-8734,1525-1497
DOI: 10.1007/s11606-007-0486-8