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Podcast 143: PPIs and asthma control — it doesn’t work in kids, either

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Controlling asthma by the use of proton pump inhibitors apparently doesn’t work any better in children than it does in adults. Yet the practice is widely used.

A study in JAMA and an accompanying fiery editorial seem to put the notion to rest. Listen in.

As always, suggestions are welcomed. You can reach me directly at 617-440-4374 — don’t be shy!

Links:

  • JAMA study coverage in Physician’s First Watch (free)
  • Earlier (2009) Clinical Conversations podcast #38 with Dr. Robert Wise on the effect of PPIs in adult asthma (free)

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