Erythromycin, a common antibiotic that is often used to help individuals who have an allergy to penicillin, may also be helpful in the treatment of acid reflux. My own son started on this drug several months ago for acid reflux treatment, and it has made a huge improvement in his quality of life. Prior to taking this medication, my son was waking up several mornings a week with nasal stuffiness, most likely due to overnight reflux. About a week after starting a low dose of Erythromycin, my...
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