Pepsin Detection in the Sputum/Saliva for the Diagnosis of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease in Patients with Clinically Suspected Atypical Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease Symptoms

Abstract

Pepsin measurement in the sputum/saliva collected at the time of symptoms provides a sensitive, non-invasive method for diagnosing GERD in patients with clinically suspected atypical GERD symptoms.