Preparing questions in advance can help parents and patients to have more meaningful discussions with physicians regarding their or their child’s conditions. Parents and patients may wish to ask the doctor the following questions related to reflux and children:

1. How many children with reflux have you treated?
   
   
2. What signs might indicate that my infant has a problem with reflux?
   
   
3. How will I know whether my child’s reflux requires treatment?
   
   
4. How will you diagnose the nature of my child’s reflux problem?
   
   
5. Should I allow my infant to sleep on his/her back?
   
   
6. What treatment options are available for my child?
   
   
7. Should I change my child’s diet? If so, in what ways?
   
   
8. What are the side effects of medications when used by a child?
   
   
9. What is the best way for me to prevent or lessen my child’s reflux symptoms?
   
   
10. Will my child ever be cured of problem reflux?