Asthmatics With Gastroesophageal Reflux: Long Term Results of A Randomized Trial of Medical and Surgical Antireflux Therapies

Abstract

In patients with both GER and asthma, antireflux surgery (but not medical therapy with ranitidine 150 mg t.i.d.) has minimal effect on pulmonary function, pulmonary medication requirements, or survival, but significantly improves asthma symptoms and overall clinical status.