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October 23, 2023
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World Trade Center firefighters using inhaled medication, steroids at risk for GERD

HONOLULU — Use of short-acting beta agonists and steroids each raised the likelihood for gastroesophageal reflux disease among firefighters exposed to 9/11 particulate matter, according to a presentation at the CHEST Annual Meeting.