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Joy Buchanan

posted 02/29/2008, comments (0)

Nexium approved for Children under 11 years

From the Associated Press: WASHINGTON (AP) - The Food and Drug Administration has approved use of the drug Nexium in children aged 1 to 11 who have acid reflux disease.FDA said Thursday it approved liquid and delayed-release capsules of Nexium in doses of 10 milligrams or 20 milligrams for these youngsters. It is already approved in doses of... Read more Chevron

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Jan Gambino

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posted 02/27/2008, comments (0)

Talking to Your Child about Acid Reflux Symptoms Part I: Use their Lingo

The mother of a 9-year-old girl with Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) sent me the following email: "My daughter has become very sensitive about her acid reflux and won't tell me when she is suffering from it. I see her gulping and clearing her throat after meals on a daily basis but she denies it. How can I help her feel comfortable... Read more Chevron

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Jan Gambino

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posted 02/22/2008, comments (0)

The Acid Reflux Moms Meet

Our expert, Jan Gambino, talks to another mom, Brandi about raising children suffering from acid reflux disease (also known as GERD). They share their thoughts on support, frustrations, treatment and life in this post. Jan: I felt like Entertainment Tonight or Matt Lauer should have been there when Brandi and I had our first face to face... Read more Chevron

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posted 02/22/2008, comments (0)

Katie's First Months

Read Part I and II in thise series:Katie's First Days with Acid RefluxKatie's First Weeks with Acid Reflux We moved to rural Iowa when Katie was just over a month old. Eric and I were raised in Iowa and had always intended to move back to raise our kids. One of Eric's friends from California landed a job with a nursing home... Read more Chevron

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Todd Eisner

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posted 02/22/2008, comments (0)

The Reflux Book Reviewed

Beth Pulsifer-Anderson's The Reflux Book is a must for all parents of children suffering with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Section 1 of the book is a basic overview. The book starts out with an excellent introduction to acid reflux. In Chapter 1, normal digestion is discussed, and then reflux is defined. Reflux is compared to... Read more Chevron

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