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Asthma and gastroesophageal reflux: acid suppressive therapy improves asthma outcome.

Published Apr 1, 1996 · S. Harding, J. Richter, Melany R. Guzzo

The American journal of medicine

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Study Snapshot

Acid suppressive therapy with omeprazole improves asthma symptoms and pulmonary function in 73% of asthmatics with gastroesophageal reflux after 3 months, with regurgitation and excessive proximal esophageal reflux as predictors.

PopulationOlder adults (50-71 years)

Sample size24

MethodsObservational

OutcomesBody Mass Index projections

ResultsSocial networks mitigate obesity in older groups.

Asthma and gastroesophageal reflux: acid suppressive therapy improves asthma outcome.

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