Acid Suppression Therapy and Symptom Improvement (or Lack Thereof) in Children

Acid suppression therapy, in the form of histamine H2-receptor antagonists (H2RAs) and proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), is a common treatment in pediatrics for management of gastroesophageal reflux (GER). Symptoms commonly associated with GER in younger children include frequent emesis, back arching,...

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Published in:Pediatrics (Evanston) 2019-07, Vol.144 (1), p.1
Main Authors: Boruta, Mary, Boruta, Richard, Li, Jennifer
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Acids
Antacids
Child
Child, Preschool
Children
Gastroesophageal Reflux
Histamine
Humans
Infants
Proton pump inhibitors
Regurgitation
Secondary Prevention
Treatment Outcome
Vomiting
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Summary:Acid suppression therapy, in the form of histamine H2-receptor antagonists (H2RAs) and proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), is a common treatment in pediatrics for management of gastroesophageal reflux (GER). Symptoms commonly associated with GER in younger children include frequent emesis, back arching, fussiness, and discomfort. GER symptoms are reported in 10.3% of all children, with symptoms even more commonly noted in individuals
ISSN:0031-4005
1098-4275
DOI:10.1542/peds.2019-0909