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Higher rate of bronchoalveolar lavage culture positivity in children with nonacid reflux and respiratory disorders. J Pediatr 2011 Sep;159(3):504-6

Date

07/23/2011

Pubmed ID

21777922

Pubmed Central ID

PMC3157561

DOI

10.1016/j.jpeds.2011.05.021

Scopus ID

2-s2.0-80051792183   12 Citations

Abstract

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 S

Author

Nikki Johnston PhD Associate Professor in the Otolaryngology department at Medical College of Wisconsin

MESH terms used to index this publication - Major topics in bold

Adolescent
Bronchoalveolar Lavage
Bronchoalveolar Lavage Fluid
Child
Child, Preschool
Cough
Cross-Sectional Studies
Electric Impedance
Esophageal pH Monitoring
Esophagitis
Gastroesophageal Reflux
Humans
Prospective Studies
Respiratory Sounds