Esophageal desorders
Frequently have recurrent
Episodes of regurgitation
And aspiration of retained esophageal
Or gastric contents
The pulmonary reaction are less violent
Extensive permanent lung damage
The syndrome was first described
In cases of achalasia
Hiatal Hernia
Esophageal strictures
Neuromuscular disorders of deglutition
Tracheoesophageal fistulas
Bronchopulmonary abnormalities
Which may result
Include chronic cough
Bronchiectasis
Pulmonary fibrosis
Chronic wheezing
And recurrent pneumonias
Infectious lungs
Esophageal regurgitation
Chronic asthma
Wheezing attacks