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[Dysphagia] Aggressive MR POC


  • Subject: [Dysphagia] Aggressive MR POC
  • From: CFR42 at aol.com (CFR42@aol.com)
  • Date: Wed May 19 16:33:56 2004

Jeez...anutha 1 cent...

In a message dated 5/19/04 11:34:30 AM, pressmah@sjhmc.org writes:
<< Pt should also be assessed and/or treated for reflux.  Mouthing behaviors

are often reduced with treatment.  Mouthing produces increased secretions

which help to neutralize the acid.  If the pt is feeling "heartburn" the

mouthing behavior is helping him.  Hilda Pressman >>
Since just reading that 90+ percent of people w/CP have GERD, this is and 
will be the first thing I recommend.
Craig
PS: Why are so many people scared of a 24-hr pH test?



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