Asthma Patients Find No Breathing Relief with PPIs

Courtesy MedPage Today Allergy & Immunology  Wed, 04/08/2009 - 15:00

WHEELING, W.Va. (MedPage Today) -- A proton pump inhibitor failed to improve asthma control in a randomized trial, casting doubts on a theory that asymptomatic gastroesophageal reflux disease contributes to asthma symptoms.


 

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