Conservative therapy for gastroesophageal reflux in infants with obstructive pulmonary disease.
Gastroesophageal reflux (GER) is a commonly recognized problem in infants. However, it is difficult to demonstrate a causal relationship between GER and recurrent obstructive pulmonary disease (ROPD) in infants. In this review, 3 infants with GER and severe ROPD experienced dramatic improvement with conservative GER therapy.
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Pediatric Pulmonology Clinic, Tripler Army Medical Center, HI 96859-5000, USA.
D001993:Bronchodilator Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005260:Female; D005764:Gastroesophageal Reflux / Q000150:complications / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008173:Lung Diseases, Obstructive / Q000150:complications* / Q000188:drug therapy; D008297:Male; D009330:Nebulizers and Vaporizers; D011187:Posture
D001993:Bronchodilator Agents