http://www.sciencedaily.com/news/health_medicine/heartburn/ Heartburn, GERD and Acid Reflux help. Read the latest medical research on acid reflux symptoms and the causes for heartburn as well as heartburn remedies and new treatment options. en-us Sat, 26 May 2012 13:05:01 EDT Sat, 26 May 2012 13:05:01 EDT 60 http://www.sciencedaily.com/images/logosmall.gif http://www.sciencedaily.com/news/health_medicine/heartburn/ For more science articles, visit ScienceDaily. http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/04/120424121750.htm For many people with GERD, acid reflux drugs are the answer to their woes, curbing the chronic heartburn characteristic of the disorder. But when it comes to Barrett's esophagus, a condition commonly found in people with GERD, acid control may be less important than beating back another bodily fluid – bile. A new study shows that bile plays a critical and previously unrecognized role in the development of Barrett's – the only known cause of esophageal adenocarcinoma. Tue, 24 Apr 2012 12:17:17 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/04/120424121750.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/04/120411131947.htm A newly approved device to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is now available. Wed, 11 Apr 2012 13:19:19 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/04/120411131947.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/04/120409164205.htm Physicians have implanted the new FDA-approved LINX device in a 29-year old patient suffering from gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), a chronic digestive disease that can lead to severe inflammation, stricture, Barrett’s esophagus and esophageal cancer. Mon, 09 Apr 2012 16:42:42 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/04/120409164205.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/01/120124184206.htm Adding the acid reflux drug lansoprazole to a standard inhaled steroid treatment for asthma does not improve asthma control in children who have no symptom of acid reflux, according to a new study. Lansoprazole therapy slightly increased the risk of sore throats and other respiratory problems in children, however. Tue, 24 Jan 2012 18:42:42 EST http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/01/120124184206.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/01/120124162311.htm A randomized clinic trial found that the addition of lansoprazole does not improve asthma symptoms or the control of asthma in children and may increase the risk for upper respiratory infections and other adverse events. Tue, 24 Jan 2012 16:23:23 EST http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/01/120124162311.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/01/120117144031.htm Researchers have identified the critical early cellular and molecular events that give rise to a type of esophageal cancer called esophageal adenocarcinoma, the fastest-rising solid tumor in the United States. The findings challenge conventional wisdom regarding the origin and development of this deadly cancer and its precursor lesion, Barrett's esophagus, and highlight possible targets for new clinical therapies. Tue, 17 Jan 2012 14:40:40 EST http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/01/120117144031.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/10/111031115110.htm Patients who complain of upper gastrointestinal symptoms often face a diagnosis of either gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) or functional dyspepsia. Because the two conditions often overlap, it can be difficult to distinguish between them and diagnose them properly. Yet ambulatory care facilities and hospitals have reported a dramatic increase in the number of GERD-related visits/discharges in recent years. Mon, 31 Oct 2011 11:51:51 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/10/111031115110.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/10/111020024127.htm Frequent spitting up, irritability, and unexplained crying in infants can be very distressing to parents. Pediatricians often prescribe acid-suppressing drugs for these symptoms in an effort to treat infants for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD); however, GERD is an uncommon cause of these symptoms in otherwise thriving infants. Experts now caution against the over-diagnosis of GERD and over-prescription of acid-suppressing drugs in infants. Thu, 20 Oct 2011 02:41:41 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/10/111020024127.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/10/111017170829.htm Bacteria that cause stomach inflammation and ulcers were not detectable in tissue from inflamed and enlarged adenoids in children, according to a new report. Mon, 17 Oct 2011 17:08:08 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/10/111017170829.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/09/110919164000.htm Surgery to correct gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD, can preserve lung function in patients with end-stage pulmonary disease both before and after transplantation, according to a new study. The findings suggest that esophageal testing should be performed more frequently among these patients to determine if anti-reflux surgery is needed. Mon, 19 Sep 2011 16:40:40 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/09/110919164000.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/09/110901214424.htm In the first long-term study of the health impacts of the World Trade Center (WTC) collapse on Sept. 11, 2001, researchers have found substantial and persistent mental and physical health problems among Sept. 11 first responders and recovery workers. Thu, 01 Sep 2011 21:44:44 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/09/110901214424.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/09/110901155252.htm A research team has found stomach acid-reducing drugs, known as proton pump inhibitors, may actually be aggravating damage in the small intestine caused by nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, also known as NSAIDs. Thu, 01 Sep 2011 15:52:52 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/09/110901155252.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/08/110808115410.htm Modifying stomach acid levels may not be enough to treat symptoms in neonates suspected of having gastroesophageal reflux disease. This is the first study to classify reflux and its associated symptoms in neonates based on how and what is refluxed. Mon, 08 Aug 2011 11:54:54 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/08/110808115410.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/07/110719151913.htm Patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) who report treatment for gastroespophageal reflux (GER) appear to have longer survival than IPF patients who are not treated for GERD, according to a new study. Tue, 19 Jul 2011 15:19:19 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/07/110719151913.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/07/110718161333.htm Medically treated patients with mild or no symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) are at higher risk for developing esophageal cancer than those with severe GERD symptoms, according to a new study. Mon, 18 Jul 2011 16:13:13 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/07/110718161333.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/06/110623161944.htm Researchers discovered a new mechanism for the origin of Barrett's esophagus, an intestine-like growth in the esophagus that is triggered by acid reflux and often progresses to esophageal cancer. The key finding is that Barrett's esophagus arises not from mutant cells in the esophagus but rather a small group of previously overlooked cells present in all adults that can rapidly expand to cancer precursors when the normal esophagus is damaged by acid. Thu, 23 Jun 2011 16:19:19 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/06/110623161944.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/05/110525120046.htm In recent years, the number of cases of adenocarcinoma of the esophagus (or gullet) has been on the rise. At the same time, however, new ways of treatment are improving the outlook for patients. In a new study, researchers report on innovations in diagnosis and treatment. Wed, 25 May 2011 12:00:00 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/05/110525120046.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/05/110517162024.htm In an evaluation of contemporary antireflux therapies for chronic gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), most patients who received treatment with either the proton pump inhibitor esomeprazole or laparoscopic antireflux surgery achieved and remained in disease remission for 5 years, according to a new study. Tue, 17 May 2011 16:20:20 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/05/110517162024.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/04/110428092459.htm Neural tube defects in neonates are common in Germany compared with the rest of Europe. Extensive folic acid fortification of foods in Germany might prevent these in 85–100% of cases, researchers argue. Thu, 28 Apr 2011 09:24:24 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/04/110428092459.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/04/110404111052.htm Barrett's esophagus is the leading cause of esophageal cancer and affects an estimated two million Americans. New guidelines support use of radiofrequency ablation to remove precancerous cells. Mon, 04 Apr 2011 11:10:10 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/04/110404111052.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/03/110301091217.htm Endoscopic removal of pre-cancerous cells in patients with confirmed, high-risk Barrett's esophagus is recommended rather than surveillance, according to a new position statement. Tue, 01 Mar 2011 09:12:12 EST http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/03/110301091217.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/02/110215102852.htm Millions of Americans, or 10 percent of the population, suffer from daily heartburn or other symptoms of reflux such as regurgitation, chronic cough, hoarseness and dental erosion. In a city like Austin, as many as 180,000 to 210,000 people may suffer from heartburn/reflux. Tue, 15 Feb 2011 10:28:28 EST http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/02/110215102852.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/02/110211095545.htm The daughters of rats who took folic acid supplements before conception, during pregnancy and while breastfeeding have breast cancer rates twice as high as other rats, according to a new study. Fri, 11 Feb 2011 09:55:55 EST http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/02/110211095545.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/02/110207091758.htm A research team from Iceland studied the natural history and prevalence of heartburn at a 10-year interval, and the effect of heartburn on various symptoms and activities. The results showed that heartburn is a common and chronic condition. Subjects with a body mass index below or higher than normal weight are more likely to experience heartburn. Heartburn has a great impact on daily activities, sleep and quality of life. Mon, 07 Feb 2011 09:17:17 EST http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/02/110207091758.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/01/110118101517.htm The amount of uric acid in one's joints may increase the likelihood of severe osteoarthritis, the most common form of arthritis worldwide, according to researchers. Tue, 18 Jan 2011 10:15:15 EST http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/01/110118101517.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/01/110104161629.htm A tiny light source and sensors at the end of an endoscope may provide a more accurate way to identify pre-cancerous cells in the lining of the esophagus. Tue, 04 Jan 2011 16:16:16 EST http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/01/110104161629.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/12/101220121058.htm Using acid suppressive medications, such as proton pump inhibitors and histamine2 receptor antagonists, may increase the risk of developing pneumonia, states an article in Canadian Medical Association Journal. Mon, 20 Dec 2010 12:10:10 EST http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/12/101220121058.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/12/101214201525.htm People can be reassured that while alcohol may slow down digestion after a rich calorific meal, enjoyed by many during the Christmas season, it will not cause indigestion symptoms such as heartburn, belching and bloating, finds new research. Tue, 14 Dec 2010 20:15:15 EST http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/12/101214201525.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/12/101209121429.htm The risk of esophageal cancer among patients who suffer from gastroesophageal reflux disease is not as high as many may think, according to new research. Thu, 09 Dec 2010 12:14:14 EST http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/12/101209121429.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/11/101117121757.htm A new study discovers a molecular mechanism involved in pain associated with muscles. The research provides new insight into what underlies one of the most common, and least understood, forms of human pain. Wed, 17 Nov 2010 12:17:17 EST http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/11/101117121757.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/10/101018092158.htm Among the findings of three new studies, patients with functional dyspepsia were 3.25 times more likely to have disordered sleep than healthy controls; and the muscle-relaxant and antispastic drug baclofen as well as esomeprazole showed promise in providing relief. Mon, 18 Oct 2010 09:21:21 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/10/101018092158.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/09/100927105209.htm Coughing episodes are closely related to gastroesophageal reflux symptoms in patients who experience chronic cough, irrespective of other diagnoses, according to a new study. Gastroesophageal reflux occurs when the acid contents of the stomach back up, or reflux, into the esophagus. This typically produces heartburn, a burning sensation below the sternum where your ribs come together. Mon, 27 Sep 2010 10:52:52 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/09/100927105209.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/07/100709083521.htm A study of 690,000 children found extremely obese children have a 40 percent higher risk of gastroesophageal reflux disease and moderately obese children have a 30 percent higher risk of GERD compared to normal weight children. This large population-based study establishes an association between obesity and GERD in children, an association previously reported in adults. GERD leads to chronic respiratory conditions, and increased risk for esophageal cancer, the nation's fastest growing cancer. Fri, 09 Jul 2010 08:35:35 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/07/100709083521.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/06/100607142001.htm Molecular imaging has uncovered what may be to blame for acid reflux disease, a painful and potentially dangerous illness that affects a sizeable percentage of the population. A new study provides further evidence that the disease of the digestive system is brought on by a lack of tone, or motility, in the esophageal muscles that clear and keep stomach acids and other gastric contents from backing up into the esophagus. Mon, 07 Jun 2010 14:20:20 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/06/100607142001.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/05/100520112351.htm A research team from Switzerland and Germany assessed the agreement within three commonly used symptom-reflux association analysis (SAA) parameters investigating gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) in infants. The three SAA parameters showed an important disagreement, thus putting the diagnostic accuracy of SAA for the diagnosis of GERD into question. Thu, 20 May 2010 11:23:23 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/05/100520112351.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/05/100510161248.htm Proton pump inhibitors, medications that suppress acid in the stomach, appear to be associated with fractures in postmenopausal women and bacterial infections in many patients, and higher doses do not appear any more beneficial for treating bleeding ulcers, according to a series of reports. An additional report finds that introducing guidelines for proton pump inhibitor use into clinical settings may reduce rates of inappropriate prescriptions. Mon, 10 May 2010 16:12:12 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/05/100510161248.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/05/100502080246.htm Eating more olive oil could help prevent ulcerative colitis, according to a new study. The findings show that people with a diet rich in oleic acid, which is present in olive oil, are far less likely to develop ulcerative colitis. Oleic acid is a monounsaturated fatty acid found in olive oil, peanut oil and grapeseed oil, as well as in butter and certain margarines. Sun, 02 May 2010 08:02:02 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/05/100502080246.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/04/100412111629.htm A new endoscopic scanning technique has proven successful in the early detection of dysplasia in Barrett's esophagus and could help clinicians diagnose esophageal cancer at an earlier stage, when the condition is still treatable. Mon, 12 Apr 2010 11:16:16 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/04/100412111629.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/04/100406160711.htm New research suggests that a causal link between gastroesophageal reflux (GER) and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) may not exist. Tue, 06 Apr 2010 16:07:07 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/04/100406160711.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/04/100401101103.htm A research group in Iran investigated the prevalence of overlapping gastroesophageal reflux disorder (GERD) and irritable bowel syndrome(IBS) in patients referred to a gastroenterology clinic over a period of ten years. This finding suggests that GERD and IBS should be considered as parts of the same spectrum of diseases. Thu, 01 Apr 2010 10:11:11 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/04/100401101103.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/03/100330102743.htm Non-erosive reflux disease (NERD) is the most common disorders of the gastrointestinal tract. However, diagnosis of NERD is not objective. A research group investigated esophageal mucosal damage in response to various factors, and revealed that acute stress and aspirin induced dilated intercellular spaces (DIS) in esophagus uncorrelated with acid reflux, suggesting that DIS is a nonspecific marker of NERD. Tue, 30 Mar 2010 10:27:27 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/03/100330102743.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/03/100321203504.htm Stomach irritation preventing almost two out of every 10 people from enjoying coffee. Now, scientists report the discovery of several substances that may be among the culprits responsible for brewing up heartburn and stomach pain in every cup. Sun, 21 Mar 2010 20:35:35 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/03/100321203504.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/03/100316191444.htm Stomach wrap operations may be more effective than acid suppression tablets in the treatment of severe acid reflux, according to a new review. The study shows a more pronounced improvement in symptoms shortly after surgery than with drug treatment. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 19:14:14 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/03/100316191444.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/03/100305112211.htm A research team from Japan clarified the effects of three different types of anti-hypertensive drugs on the three different segments of esophageal body contractions using a recently developed high-resolution manometric system. Their study showed that among the anti-hypertensive drugs tested, atenolol enhanced esophageal motor activity, which was in contrast to nifedipine. Fri, 05 Mar 2010 11:22:22 EST http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/03/100305112211.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/01/100112085509.htm A new study shows that DBZ, a drug currently in clinical trials for use in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease, is able in rats to stop the growth of Barrett's esophagus, a pre-cancerous condition which if unchecked can lead to esophageal (gullet) cancer. This may be a powerful new weapon in the fight against a common cancer which is hard to treat and usually fatal. Tue, 12 Jan 2010 08:55:55 EST http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/01/100112085509.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/12/091204145709.htm A new study shows that muscle cells grown in the lab can restore an intestine's ability to squeeze shut properly. The work, performed in dogs and rats, might ultimately help treat patients with conditions such as gastric reflux and fecal incontinence. Fri, 04 Dec 2009 14:57:57 EST http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/12/091204145709.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/11/091119111335.htm Contrary to current thinking, a condition called gastroesophageal reflux disease might not develop as a direct result of acidic digestive juices burning the esophagus, researchers have found in an animal study. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:13:13 EST http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/11/091119111335.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/11/091104111735.htm A new study may have shed light on the rise in childhood asthma in developed countries like Australia in recent decades. Researchers have identified a link between folic acid supplements taken in late pregnancy and allergic asthma in children aged between 3 and 5 years, suggesting that the timing of supplementation in pregnancy is important. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 11:17:17 EST http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/11/091104111735.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/11/091102171213.htm New research has found that nearly 1 in 4 patients with OSA suffers from nighttime teeth grinding. This seems to be especially more prevalent in men and in Caucasians compared with other ethnic groups. Mon, 02 Nov 2009 17:12:12 EST http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/11/091102171213.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/11/091101132528.htm Despite being highly effective and beneficial for many patients, unexpected consequences are emerging in patients who are prescribed proton pump inhibitors for reflux diseases. Physicians are warned to monitor these effects and prescribe these medications carefully, according to a new commentary. Sun, 01 Nov 2009 13:25:25 EST http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/11/091101132528.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/10/091026152940.htm New research has found that survival rates of patients with Barrett's esophagus, which can be a precursor for esophageal cancer, are no different than the survival rates for the general population. Mon, 26 Oct 2009 15:29:29 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/10/091026152940.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/10/091026125349.htm In a six year study of World Trade Center workers, researchers probed the connection between the high frequencies of GERD and mental health disorders reported among exposed workers during the post 9/11 cleanup. And researchers from the United States Navy examining functional gastrointestinal disorders within the active military population and their connection to of infectious gastroenteritis found not only a significant association between IGE and FGD, but also that almost 30 percent of those effected received care for two years after their initial diagnosis. Mon, 26 Oct 2009 12:53:53 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/10/091026125349.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/10/091026103846.htm Surgeons are now offering patients an incisionless alternative to laparoscopic and traditional surgery for treatment of acid reflux or GERD. Mon, 26 Oct 2009 10:38:38 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/10/091026103846.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/10/091023092130.htm A clinical research team from Japan examined the effects of long-term proton pump inhibitor (PPI) therapy on body weight (BW) and body mass index in patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). They concluded long-term PPI treatment was associated with BW gain in patients with GERD. Reflux patients receiving PPI should be encouraged to manage BW through lifestyle modifications. Fri, 23 Oct 2009 09:21:21 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/10/091023092130.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/10/091007103028.htm H2 blocker drugs, such as Famotidine, Cimetidine and Ranitidine, approved in the U.S. for acid reflux, pose no significant risks for the fetus, according to a large collaborative cohort study by researchers in Israel. Wed, 07 Oct 2009 10:30:30 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/10/091007103028.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/10/091004140949.htm Patients who suffer from obstructive sleep apnea also tend to have additional gastrointestinal tract conditions, such as gastric reflux and hiatal hernia, which form at the opening in your diaphragm where your food pipe joins your stomach. Sun, 04 Oct 2009 14:09:09 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/10/091004140949.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/09/090914110957.htm A popular stomach-acid reducer used to prevent stress ulcers in critically ill patients needing breathing machine support increases the risk of those patients contracting pneumonia threefold, according to researchers. Mon, 14 Sep 2009 11:09:09 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/09/090914110957.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/09/090909103011.htm Fears about the cancer-causing effects of the second most prescribed group of drugs in the Western world have been put to rest, following the largest ever study into their use. Wed, 09 Sep 2009 10:30:30 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/09/090909103011.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/09/090908193436.htm Patients with upper gastrointestinal (GI) complaints visit their general practitioner more often than patients with other conditions. Researchers found that people with dyspepsia, heartburn, epigastric discomfort and other upper-abdominal complaints had almost twice as many GP contacts, which were ultimately associated with problems in all organ systems. These patients were twice as frequently referred to specialist care and received twice as many prescriptions. Tue, 08 Sep 2009 19:34:34 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/09/090908193436.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/09/090908024001.htm New research shows that chronic cough in children is most often caused by gastroesophageal reflux and allergies. Tue, 08 Sep 2009 02:40:40 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/09/090908024001.htm