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Gastroenterology Information Center
When Should Patients With GERD Seek a Mental Health Care Professional?
Individuals with gastroesophageal reflux disease have a higher prevalence of psychiatric disorders, which calls for a multidisciplinary approach to treatment.
Pulmonology Information Center
CHEST Guideline for Gastroesophageal Reflux and Chronic Cough in Children
Children with nonspecific chronic cough may not need to be routinely evaluated or treated with empirical therapy for gastroesophageal reflux without overt regurgitation.
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Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a form of persistent gastroesophageal reflux (GER) that occurs more than twice a week and can eventually lead to more serious health problems. People of all ages are affected by GERD. Learn more about the causes, symptoms and treatments for GERD in this slideshow
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Proton-pump inhibitors overused for non-GERD pediatric asthma
Treatment with lansoprazole did not improve asthma control in children without overt gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and was associated with adverse events including increased risk for respiratory infection, sore throat and bronchitis.
The Waiting Room
Gastroesophageal reflux disease may cause short sleep duration
A recent study suggested that GERD may influence sleeping patterns.
Gastroenterology Information Center
Proton pump inhibitor use may decrease healthcare visits in GERD patients
Among GERD patients, the mean annual ARI episode dropped from 4.39 during the year before PPI treatment to 3.89 after treatment with a PPI.
Newsline
GERD not helpful in esophageal cancer screening
Medically treated patients with mild or absent GERD symptoms were shown to have significantly higher odds of developing Barret's esophagus and esophageal adenocarcinoma.
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Anxiety, depression worsen gastroesophageal reflux disease symptoms
Increased levels of anxiety correlated with more severe retrosternal pain and burning among patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).
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Weight loss improves GERD symptoms
Exercise and weight loss viable treatment options in patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease.
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