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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) The post Podcast 143: PPIs and asthma control — it doesn’t work in kids, either first appeared on Clinical Conversations.