Silent Microasperations Articles

There is a huge question of the possibility of GERD and silent microasperations causing lung diseases, specifically Interstitial Lung Diseases (ILD). Here are a few articles and something for all of us with an ILD to consider. Thank you to my friend Joanne for these articles:

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2851633/
http://err.ersjournals.com/content/18/114/233.full
http://knol.google.com/k/interstitial-lung-disease-and-pulmonary-fibrosis#

What can we as ILD patients do? Get the 24 hour study to test the levels of acid in our stomachs. Some of us had dramatic levels and had silent GERD. Some patients choose to have a Nissen Fundoplication. You can read my experiences with that surgery here:
http://livingwellwithabaddiagnosis.blogspot.com/2009/12/nissen-fundoplication-part-1.html
http://livingwellwithabaddiagnosis.blogspot.com/2009/12/nissen-fundoplication-part-2.html
http://livingwellwithabaddiagnosis.blogspot.com/2011/01/problems-with-nissen-fundoplication.html

If you have an ILD, please discuss the GERD and microasperations with your doctor. Ask for the tests. Consider the surgery. It has been one of the best decisions I have made in managing my ILD to date. GERD is no longer an issue.