Another Side Effect of Heart-burn Medications
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May 23, 2008 |
Several popular heart-burn medications may sharply increase the risk of pneumonia, according to a recent study from Denmark.
In a review of medical records of more than 360,000 patients, researchers found that the use of drugs to suppress gastric acid quadrupled the risk of pneumonia compared to patients who didn't use the drugs.
Souce: Health Sciences Institute February 2008 Labels: diet, health |
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