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| GASTROESOPHAGEAL |
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| REFLUX DISEASE |
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| • | Movement
of gastric contents from stomach |
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| to esophagus |
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| • | May
produce S & S within esophagus, |
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| pharynx,
larynx, respiratory tract |
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| • | Most
prevalent condition affecting GI tract |
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| • | About
15% of adults use antacid > 1x/wk |
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