Reflux is an important factor in many different lung diseases and its manifestations are under recognised. The pathological basis of reflux has recently undergone major changes and clinicians' understanding has improved  with diagnostic technology. This book aims to educate and inform professionals of these latest developments and give practical advice to their application in the clinical setting. It contains contributions written by world experts discussing their latest research, ideas and future directions in this fast moving area. Pharmacological, surgical and behavioural techniques in the prevention and treatment of reflux are discussed in each chapter. Special circumstances, such as eosinophilic inflammation in relation to asthma, cough and eosinophilic bronchitis are also highlighted. This book brings together the various different strands of research in reflux in relation to airways disease, to provide readers with a board summary of how the different but overlapping areasimpacted by reflux affect the respiratory tract.

Part I: Overview and historical perspective

History
Reflux pathophysiology
Pathophysiology in lung: what happens
Chemical composition of reflux
Pathological process
Pepsin and bile
Part II: Reflux in
CF
Bronchitis
COPD
Asthma
Cough
IPF
Pneumonia and ITU
Paediatrics
Transplants
Elderly
Sleep
pH impedance manometry and Restech
Peptest
Questionnaire
Cough monitoring and the lung
Radiology
Lung function and challenge tests
PPI  pro/con
Promotility, baclofen and lesogaberan
Macrolides
Inhalers, nebulisers and anti-inflammatories
Speech therapy
Surgical
ENT, Airway reflux in otolaryngology.