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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:

Heartburn prevention - if heartburn occurs when lying down, raising the head with pillows or sitting up frequently provides relief.
Esophagitis - reflux esophagitis, or inflammatory changes in the esophageal lining (mucosa).
Omeprazole - a proton pump inhibitor used in the treatment of dyspepsia, peptic ulcer disease (PUD), GORD and Zollinger-Ellison syndrome. Marketed by AstraZeneca under the tradenames Losec and Prilosec. Commonly known as the magnesium salt omeprazole magnesium.
Symptoms of GERD - esophagitis, difficulty swallowing, and chronic chest pain.
Vomiting or emesis - the forceful expulsion of the acidic stomach contents through the mouth.