Which statement is true?
a. A "one size fits all" approach applies to the dietary modifications for people suffering from GERD.
b. Proton-pump inhibitors are the most effective antisecretory agents used to treat GERD.
c. Antacids are appropriate for treating GERD and have no long-term side effects.
d. Fundoplication, a surgical procedure that raises pressure in the stomach, is used to treat severe GERD.
b
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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