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

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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