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Can Food Allergy Cause Acid Reflux Symptoms?
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Acid reflux is not limited to the United States. Parents and support groups from around the world contact us with questions about acid reflux. In England, there is a website and support group for U.K. parents called Babyreflux (babyreflux.co.uk). Here, parents can discover acid reflux products that are available to help them care for babies with acid reflux.
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