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Jan Gambino

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posted 09/26/2008, comments (0)

The Croup/Reflux Connection

A study released this week found a connection between chronic croup and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease. You may have heard of croup, a common viral illness in infants and toddlers with a characteristic barking cough. In most cases, croup comes on suddenly in the middle of the night. A Croup/Reflux Story Whenever I think... Read more Chevron

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posted 07/22/2008, comments (0)

The Link Between Acid Reflux and Asthma Discovered

Studies have shown that anywhere between 50 and 90 percent of patients with asthma experience some aspect of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). But does GERD cause asthma or does asthma cause GERD? Researchers at Duke University Medical Center appear to have found support for the first scenario - that GERD may drive the development of... Read more Chevron

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Jan Gambino

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posted 06/23/2008, comment (1)

The Funny Side of Acid Reflux

During the dark days of dealing with my daughter's severe Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) and asthma, I didn't think reflux was so funny. At times, I even lost my sense of humor. I have learned that reflux, like any other condition can make me laugh out loud (LOL). I offer you some of my favorite humorous moments from the world of... Read more Chevron

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posted 03/21/2008, comments (0)

Reflux Medications Taken During Pregnancy Linked to Asthma in Children

A new study indicates that moms who took reflux medications during pregnancy may increase the risk of having a child with asthma symptoms. The study, presented at the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology this week examined the health records of 30,000 children. It was found that mothers who took prescription reflux medications... Read more Chevron

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posted 08/10/2007, comments (0)

Educating the Teacher about Reflux

Most experienced teachers have dealt with a variety of chronic health issues and minor injuries in their classrooms. Teachers may recall having a child with asthma or diabetes, but surprisingly few teachers are familiar with pediatric gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Often when I talk to teachers and school nurses, they could not... Read more Chevron

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