Abstract:<p class="abstract"><strong>Background:</strong> A significant number of patients with gastro esophageal reflux disease (GERD) disease are actually infected with Helicobacter pylori, transmission of the bacteria from stomach to nose may occur. Few studies have revealed the presence of Helicobacter pylori in normal nasal mucosa, in patients with chronic rhino sinusitis and in nasal polyps but the results have been conflicting and further studies are required for its establishment. The aims and… Show more
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