Pulmonary masks of achalasia cardiae
Wasilewska, E.; Mincewicz, G.; Kurowski, W.; Aloszko, A.; Waszkuć-Golonko, J.; Bryksy, M.łg.
Wiadomosci Lekarskie 58(9-10): 557-560
2005
ISSN/ISBN: 0043-5147 PMID: 16529070 Document Number: 584949
In this article, the literature regarding the effects of achalasia cardiae on pulmonary disorders is reviewed. We specifically focused on the issue how achalasia may be associated with: airway obstruction, stridor, cough and recurrent pneumonia. Authors suggested it is necessary to carry out full differential diagnosis considering achalasia cardiae in patients with unsatisfactory treatment of recurrent respiratory tract diseases.