Citric Acid Cough Threshold in Patients With Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease Rises After Laparoscopic Fundoplication

The results suggest that GERD influences CACT, which was significantly lower in GERD patients compared to healthy subjects. A significant correlation was found between subjective and objective measurements of cough in GERD patients. We found laparoscopic fundoplication to be objectively beneficial in GERD-induced chronic cough, as it reduced the CACT.