Significance and degree of reflux in patients with primary extraesophageal symptoms

Objectives/Hypothesis: Patients with extraesophageal symptoms are often suspected of having gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). However, the true prevalence and severity of reflux disease is not well studied. In this group of patients, the objectives of our study were to determine the prevalence and severity of esophageal acid exposure and classify the endoscopic findings. Study Design: Prospective cohort study. Methods: One hundred twenty‐eight patients with extraesophageal symptoms underwent 48 hours of Bravo pH monitoring. Percent of time that pH was