RARS | Asthmatics with GORD score > 12.5 (n = 120) | Asthmatics with GORDscore <12.5 (n = 82) |
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Heartburn associated | Â | Â |
   cough | 3 (2.5) | 1 (1.2) |
   wheeze | 4 (3.3) | - |
   difficulty in breathing | 50 (41.7) | - |
   chest tightness | 4 (3.3) | - |
   inhaler use | 1 (0.8) | - |
Regurgitation associated | Â | Â |
   cough | 2 (1.7) | 1 (1.2) |
   wheeze | 7 (5.8) | - |
   difficulty in breathing | 29 (24.2) | - |
   chest tightness | 2 (1.7) | - |
   inhaler use | 3 (2.5) | - |
Abdominal/chest pain associated | Â | Â |
   cough | 2 (1.7) | - |
   wheeze | 2 (1.7) | - |
   difficulty in breathing | 20 (16.7) | 1 (1.2) |
   chest tightness | 7 (5.8) | - |
   inhaler use | 2 (1.7) | - |
Abdominal distension associated | Â | Â |
   cough | 1 (0.8) | - |
   wheeze | 3 (2.5) | 1 (1.2) |
   difficulty in breathing | 16 (13.3) | 2 (2.4) |
   chest tightness | 7 (5.8) | - |
   inhaler use | 3 (2.5) | 1 (1.2) |
Dysphagia associated | Â | Â |
   cough | 1 (0.8) | - |
   wheeze | - | - |
   difficulty in breathing | 4 (3.3) | - |
   chest tightness | - | - |
   inhaler use | - | - |
Belching associated | Â | Â |
   cough | 2 (1.7) | - |
   wheeze | 2 (1.7) | - |
   difficulty in breathing | 11 (9.2) | 1 (1.2) |
   chest tightness | 12 (10) | 1 (1.2) |
   inhaler use | 3 (2.5) | - |