• Reflux & You
  • About TIF
  • Is TIF Right for You?
  • Making the Right Choice
  • Reflux & You
  • About TIF
  • Is TIF Right for You?
  • Making the Right Choice

FIND A TIF TRAINED PHYSICIAN

Submit

Author: Waring JP

The immediate effects of cessation of cigarette smoking on gastroesophageal reflux

Cigarette smoking is thought to adversely affect gastroesophageal reflux. Eight male patients with endoscopic evidence of gastroesophageal reflux had 24-h esophageal pH monitoring while smoking at least 20 cigarettes. This was repeated while abstaining from smoking the following day. In the initial study period, 28.3% of the reflux time occurred within 20 min of smoking… Read more »

FIND A TIF TRAINED PHYSICIAN

Submit

  • Reflux & You
  • About TIF
  • Is TIF Right for You?
  • Making the Right Choice
  • Find a Doctor
  • FAQs
  • Self-Assessment
  • Blog

Connect with us

  • References
  • Safety Information
  • Archive
  • Terms of Use
  • Privacy Policy
  • Social Media Policy

© 2021 GERDHelp.com. All Rights Reserved. NP02370-01D