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    JAAPA. 2005 Apr;18(4):25-9; quiz 31-2.

    Severe GERD: effective treatment prevents potentially serious complications.

    Featherstone EA.

    When left untreated--or when treated inadequately--severe gastroesophageal reflux disease can progress to esophagitis, ulcers, laryngeal disease, chronic cough, Barrett's esophagus, and esophageal adenocarcinoma.

    PMID: 15859486 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

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