Gastroesophageal reflux disease and asthma in children.
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) occurs in about two thirds of children with asthma. It may simply represent a concomitant unrelated finding or it may be responsible for provoking or worsening asthma. GERD could also be a byproduct of asthma itself. In any case, aggressive treatment of GERD seems to improve asthma outcomes. GERD should be suspected in asthma patients who do not have any known risk factors or those who are becoming difficult to treat.
Khoshoo
Vikram
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Pediatric Specialty Center, West Jefferson Medical Center,1111 Medical Center Blvd, South 650 Marrero, LA 70072, USA. vkhoshoo@sbcglobal.net
Haydel
Robert
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Saturno
Emilio
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D001249:Asthma / Q000150:complications* / Q000453:epidemiology; D002648:Child; D005764:Gastroesophageal Reflux / Q000150:complications* / Q000453:epidemiology; D006801:Humans; D015995:Prevalence; D011379:Prognosis; D012307:Risk Factors