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Asthma exacerbation

Prevalence
Clinical features
Differential Diagnosis
Investigations
Therapy
Prevention
Prognosis
Prevention

There is no clear benefit from treating gastroeophageal reflux. d

Why?

  • Treating gastroeophageal reflux does not clearly lead to an improvement in pulmonary function or nocturnal asthma symptoms. c

 

Expiry date: November 2003
Levels of Evidence used in grading these guides

Authors   B   Wong , CM   Ball
Reviewer   B R   O'Driscoll
CAT Writers   B   Wong , CM   Ball