Abbreviations
From the following article
Gastroesophageal reflux and chronic cough
Susan M. Harding
GI Motility online (2006)
doi:10.1038/gimo77
ACCP
American College of Chest Physicians
ACE
angiotensin-converting enzyme
BAL
bronchoalveolar lavage
CT
computed tomography
GER
gastroesophageal reflux
IgA
immunoglobulin A
IgG
immunoglobulin G
LES
lower esophageal sphincter
PPI
proton pump inhibitor
SAI
symptom association index
UES
upper esophageal sphincter