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The Reflux / Asthma Connection

Most babies and kids with reflux will have typical symptoms of reflux (spitting up or vomiting, excessive crying and irritability, etc) but some do not express any outward symptoms. They are referred to as having silent reflux. Their only symptom may

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Infants and Acid Reflux

Infant acid reflux is quite common. People of all ages, especially infants because they consume only liquids or soft foods, suffer from mild heartburn or acidic regurgitation on occasion. As in adult cases, infants experience acid reflux when the lower

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Related Definitions, Terms and Acronyms:

Gastric acid - can be neutralized by buffers present in saliva.
Nissen fundoplication - surgical procedure for acid reflux or GERD in which the upper part of the stomach is wrapped around the LES to strengthen the sphincter and prevent acid reflux. Also performed to repair a hiatal hernia.
Stomach antacids - work by buffering (moderating) gastric acid, raising the pH (reducing the acidity) to reduce acid damage.
Heartburn prevention - if heartburn occurs when lying down, raising the head with pillows or sitting up frequently provides relief.
Antacid, base or alkali - acids and bases generally react to form a salt and water (called neutralization). Antacids contain basic or alkaline ingredients which react with stomach acid to neutralize excess amounts.