Table 4. Pre-existing diagnosis at enrollment, radiological findings of GERD, hiatal hernia and positivity to the Pep-test.
| Respiratory diagnosis | No. (%) | GER (Rx) (%) | Hiatal hernia (Rx) (%) | GER typical symptoms (%) | Pep-test positive (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bronchial asthma | |||||
| Mild/moderate | 10 (23.8) | 8 (19.4) | 8 (19.4) | 4 (9.5) | 10 (23.8) |
| Severe | 2 (4.7) | 2 (4.7) | 2 (4.7) | 0 | 2 (4.7) |
| COPD | |||||
| Degree A | 2 (4.7) | 2 (4.7) | 2 (4.7) | 0 | 2 (4.7) |
| Degree B | 7 (16.7) | 5 (11.9) | 4 (9.5) | 0 | 7 (16.7) |
| Degree C | 2 (4.7) | 1 (2.3) | 1 (2.3) | 0 | 1 (2.3) |
| Degree D | 1 (2.3) | 1 (2.3) | 1 (2.3) | 0 | 1 (2.3) |
| Bronchial exacerbation | 10 (23.8) | 4 (9.5) | 2 (4.7) | 0 | 8 (19.4) |
| Non-resolving pneumonia | 4 (9.5) | 0 | 0 | 2 (4.7) | 2 (4.7) |
| Lung cancer | 1 (2.4) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 (2.4) |
| Bronchiectasis | 1 (2.4) | 1 (2.4) | – | 1 (2.4) | 1 (2.4) |
| Tubercolosis | 1 (2.4) | – | – | 1 (2.4) | 1 (2.4) |
| UIP | 1 (2.4) | 1 (2.4) | 1 (2.4) | 0 | 1 (2.4) |
GERD, gastroesophageal reflux disease; GER, gastroesophageal reflux; COPD, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease; UIP, usual interstitial pneumonia.