Description
There are many associations between disease
processes of the gastrointestinal (GI) and respiratory
tracts. This article outlines the most important
overlaps, in terms of disorders that affect both
systems, and also how specific GI diseases, or their
treatment, can cause complications in the lung.
When a patient complains of respiratory symptoms,
it is important to be aware of these possible links, in
order to guide appropriate investigations and
treatment.
