Analysis of clinical characteristics of gastroesophageal reflux disease with respiratory and circulatory system in emergencies

Abstract

Objective To investigate theclinical characteristics ofgastroesophageal reflux disease(GERD)which lead to respiratory and circulatory system emergencies. Methods A retrospective analysis of the clinical characteristics among intensive care unit(ICU)patients with GERD and respiratory and/or circulatory system diseases in People′s Hospital of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region from January 2015 to April 2016. Results 32 cases of emergency patients were admitted to the ICU, where 6 cases of them with central stuffiness and pain, 7 cases with chest pain and chest pain with left upper limb pain, 4 cases with paroxysmal cough with dyspnea, 3 cases with acute exacerbation of chronic cough in 4 cases, 7 cases with acute attack of asthma and sudden respiratory distress in 1 cases.They were all definitely diagnosed through the relevant inspection and administrated of anti-reflux as treatment with the above symptoms caused by GERD. Conclusion GERD related respiratory and circulatory system emergencies clinical symptoms are atypical.It is difficult to diagnose in time or accurately, and is worthy to be paid more attention to in clinic. Key words: Gastroesophageal reflux; Respiratory system; Circulatory system; Emergencies; Clinical characteristics