In situations where the doctor suspects reflux and GERD, the option of performing a 24-hour acid and reflux monitoring test (pH-Metry) is presented. The test requires a 24-hour hospitalization, during which a thin tube is inserted through the nose into the esophagus to monitor acid levels in the stomach throughout the day.
Scheduling the appointment should be arranged through a referral from a pediatric gastroenterologist, an ear-nose-throat doctor, or a specialist in lung diseases.
