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posted 10/15/2008, comments (0)

Live from the AAP Conference- A Hoarse Voice: Reflux or Not?

Throughout the week Jan will be updating the community in a series of posts on the latest research from the American Academy of Pediatrics Conference. Read her first update live update from the AAP. Parents sometimes tell me their child or teen has a deep voice or sounds hoarse. Surprisingly, a few parents of infants say the crying... Read more Chevron

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posted 09/19/2008, comments (0)

i know what your going through

my son he has acid reflux since birth it is also called(GERD) his dr. gave hm prevacid 15 mg cap i have to mix it with baby cereal in the morning with either baby juice or alittle baby food. During the day i feed him normuly (will take a couple naps a day) but at night around 8:00pm i give him a bath with nightime baby products then i use... Read more Chevron

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posted 06/28/2008, comments (0)

Comparing the cost of GERD Surgery vs Medication

A new study from the Canadian Journal of Gastroenterology examined the difference in cost between surgery (laparoscopic Nissen Fundoplication) or the Stretta (non evasive surgery) vs. medication with a Proton Pump Inhibitor (PPI). The researchers also looked at the patient's symptoms and quality of life for each treatment... Read more Chevron

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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 06/16/2008, comments (0)

Memory Triggers: For Patients and Doctors Too!

I felt much better after visiting my primary care physician for a yearly check up. It wasn't because she told me that I was healthy and to come back in a year unless I was having a problem (although it is reassuring to get a positive diagnosis from the doctor!). What made me feel really reassured was the conversation we had. We chatted about... Read more Chevron

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