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Scope This! A Podcast on Gastroesophageal Reflux and Gastritis

PEMBlog

Children with respiratory conditions and chronic lung disease like asthma are more prone to GERD as well. And some other symptoms that you gotta think about in reflux, chronic cough, hoarseness, or even asthma like symptoms. Prematurity and congenital conditions like esophageal atresia also obviously increase the risk.

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8 Reasons Why Family Physicians are the Actual Stars of Medicine

Family Medicine Initiative

In Europe, countries with stronger primary care had less unnecessary hospitalizations, especially concerning Asthma, COPD, and diabetes. GPs improve chronic disease management, which prevents complications. 2 This is a remarkable statistic, especially as GP visits are relatively inexpensive. of healthcare costs in the EU 2018.