Findings showed that children who were initiated on PPIs were 57% more likely to be diagnosed with asthma. Proton pump inhibitor (PPI) use in children appears to be associated with an increased risk ...

Because acid reflux can cause bronchoconstriction, NIH asthma guidelines state the following: "For patients who have poorly controlled asthma ... investigation for GERD [gastroesophageal reflux ...

Lansoprazole Does Not Improve Asthma Control in Children Treatment with lansoprazole did not improve asthma control in children without overt gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and was associated ...

WASHINGTON -- U.S. doctors are beginning a dramatic experiment this month to try to save patients dying from congestive heart failure -- by temporarily resting their hearts and then boosting them with ...

Mothers across the world use breast pumps to pump put the milk that is fed to their babies. A new study has revealed that these pumps may not be safe and may be contaminated with bacteria that can ...