Vol. 7, Issue 4 (2018)

Author(s):
Shevchuk-Budz UI

Abstract:
Currently the trend of expansion of bronchopulmonary system diseases is recognized all around the world, therefore the first place in the structure of case rate among adults is taken by respiration organs pathology. There is also a growth of number of people that were diagnosed with chronic bronchitis (CB) and concomitant complicating pathology, including gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) that makes the process of diagnostics and treatment more complicated. Detection of concomitant GERD in patients with CB needs diagnostic approach, treatment correction depending on morbidity of the diseases and possible development of complications.