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What Are Proton Pump Inhibitors?

Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are a type of medication that reduces how much acid your stomach produces. Doctors prescribe PPIs to treat stomach ulcers and symptoms of chronic acid reflux, also known ...
Eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE), a chronic disorder that causes inflammation in the esophagus, is often treated first with drugs called proton pump inhibitors (PPIs).In EoE, PPIs are used for ...