Effect of Antireflux Treatment on Asthma Exacerbations in Nonatopic Children

200748 citationsJournal Article

Authors

Vikram Khoshoo · West Jefferson Medical Center

Robert Haydel · West Jefferson Medical Center

Abstract

Fundoplication or continued treatment with esomeprazole and metoclopramide is associated with significantly fewer exacerbations of asthma symptoms in children with moderate-persistent asthma and concomitant GERD in comparison with treatment with ranitidine.

Topics & Keywords

Gastroesophageal reflux and treatments Respiratory and Cough-Related Research Asthma and respiratory diseases

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition

Volume 44, Issue 3, pp. 331-335

DOI: 10.1097/mpg.0b013e31802fe89c

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