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 sounds hoarse. I have been contacted by professional singers and frustrated adults who want their voices heard so I was curious to find out more about this...
Acid Reflux from Infancy to Adulthood III: Adults This is part 3 of a 3-part series on Acid Reflux. See Part I: Your Baby and Acid... Read more »
When you think about it, everyone has a strong opinion about food and eating. One adult may crave crunchy, salty chips while another needs... Read more »
Gastroesophageal Reflux (GER) is a common condition from infancy to adulthood. However, there are significant differences in the symptoms... Read more »
Acid reflux is not limited to the United States. Parents and support groups from around the world contact us with questions about acid... Read more »
Just recently, CNN reported on a new study that offers yet another reason to get more sleep; sleep deprivation can have some of the same... Read more »
Tracy Davenport is an advocate for parents and caregivers of chronically ill children. Tracy has two children, one of which suffers from severe... Read more »
Gastroesophageal reflux (GER) occurs when stomach contents come back up into the esophagus (the tube that connects the mouth to the stomach) during... Read more »
Signs and symptoms of Pediatric Gastroesophageal Reflux (GER) may include one or several of the following: PAIN: Irritability, constant or sudden... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
AntacidsAntacids neutralize acids in the stomach, and are the drugs of choice for mild GERD symptoms. They may also stimulate the defensive systems... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
ReferencesAstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals. Nexium for Pediatric Patients. Available online.Brant K. Oelschlager BK, Eubanks TR, Pellegrini CA. Hiatal... Read more »
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