Higher rate of bronchoalveolar lavage culture positivity in children with nonacid reflux and respiratory disorders. J Pediatr 2011 Sep;159(3):504-6
Date
07/23/2011Pubmed ID
21777922Pubmed Central ID
PMC3157561DOI
10.1016/j.jpeds.2011.05.021Scopus ID
2-s2.0-80051792183 (requires institutional sign-in at Scopus site) 20 CitationsAbstract
The aim of the study was to determine if children with chronic cough or wheezing and with more full-column, nonacid reflux have a higher likelihood of a positive bronchoalveolar lavage fluid culture. In a prospective study of 46 children with cough who were undergoing endoscopy, multichannel intraluminal impedance testing, and bronchoscopy, we found that patients who had a positive culture had significantly more full-column, nonacid gastroesophageal reflux than those who had a negative culture.
Author List
Rosen R, Johnston N, Hart K, Khatwa U, Katz E, Nurko SAuthor
Nikki Johnston PhD Professor in the Otolaryngology department at Medical College of WisconsinMESH terms used to index this publication - Major topics in bold
AdolescentBronchoalveolar Lavage
Bronchoalveolar Lavage Fluid
Child
Child, Preschool
Cough
Cross-Sectional Studies
Electric Impedance
Esophageal pH Monitoring
Esophagitis
Gastroesophageal Reflux
Humans
Prospective Studies
Respiratory Sounds