Influence of Expiration Lente Prolongée on Gastro-oesophageal Reflux

Influence of Expiration Lente Prolongée on Gastro-oesopageal Reflux in Infants Under the Age of 1 Year

The purpose of this study is to determine whether a specific airway clearance technique, l'Expiration Lente Prolongée (ELPr), induces or aggravates gastro-oesophageal reflux in infants under the age of one year. Infants referred to hospital for a multichannel intraluminal impedance pH (pH-MII) monitoring are included in this study. Participation is only possible after signing the informal consent by one of the parents.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Infants under the age of one year and on suspicion of GOR who were referred for 24h impedance-pH monitoring are included in this study.

Exclusion Criteria:

• prematurity (gestational age less than 37 weeks),
• the use of anti-reflux medication and reflux surgery (Nissen fundoplication)