Saturday, September 15, 2012

ASTHMA and GERD

Gastroesophageal re flux should always be investigated and treated as an Asthma trigger
Particularly in children it can result in difficult control of Asthma.
In uncontrolled Asthma very often steroids are given which can cause Acid peptic disease due to prolonged use. Whereas if GERD is considered simple measures can result in Asthma control avoiding the need for oral steroids.and invasive investigations..

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