Figures & data
Figure 1 Mechanisms behind GERD. The imbalance between triggering and defensive factors causes GERD.Citation6–13
![Figure 1 Mechanisms behind GERD. The imbalance between triggering and defensive factors causes GERD.Citation6–13](/cms/asset/a8d076d7-24e4-41ad-8c7f-86b9205cbd22/dtcr_a_12180804_f0001_c.jpg)
Figure 2 Mutual mechanisms behind GERD and IPF.
![Figure 2 Mutual mechanisms behind GERD and IPF.](/cms/asset/5858f161-03a9-4332-8f30-95c434edd524/dtcr_a_12180804_f0002_c.jpg)
Table 1 Data from studies investigating the role of PPIs or antireflux surgery in IPF