Brief Answer:
esophageal-reflux-disease/0000" >GERD is associated with Shortness of breathing

Detailed Answer:
Dear Friend
Welcome to Health Care Magic for your queries..

I read your concern and your problem in slow breathing could be due to reactive GERD in which acid causing edema in throat that gives rise to symptoms of shortness of breath .
Do not be worried , I suggest you to try breathing exercise early morning in fresh air .. Also raise the head of your bed by four to eight inches. This allows gravity to help keep your stomach’s contents where they belong. ( Don’t use piles of pillows—this puts your body into a bent position that can aggravate GERD symptoms and may cause breathing difficulty by increasing pressure on the abdomen. Instead, use a special wedge-shaped pillow available at many maternity stores and medical supply shops. )

Eat meals at least three to four hours before lying down on the couch or bed, and avoid bedtime snacks.
Eat smaller, more frequent meals to avoid eating too much in one sitting.

Don’t smoke. Smoking relaxes the lower esophageal sphincter, which can cause GERD symptoms.
Avoid wearing tight belts and clothing that put pressure on your abdomen.

I haven't found any significant withdrawal symptoms in your post.

Incase if the symptoms aggrevates then its good to reach ER and can consult an ENT Specialist to ease your probems.

Hope this information is helpful .
Take Care
Regards
Dr.Kingson John David

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Brief Answer:
Medications and Surgery will cure esophageal-reflux-disease/0000" >GERD ...

Detailed Answer:
Dear Friend..
Thanks for your follow up questions ..

Yes there is cure for your GERD .. I will give you information on treatment options for GERD .

1) Prevention
2)Medication
3)Surgery

Prevention:
.. Maintain a healthy weight : Excess pounds put pressure on your abdomen, pushing up your stomach and causing acid to back up into your esophagus.

.. Avoid tight-fitting clothing. Clothes that fit tightly around your waist put pressure on your abdomen and the lower esophageal sphincter.

.. Avoid foods and drinks that trigger heartburn. Everyone has specific triggers. Common triggers such as fatty or fried foods, tomato sauce, alcohol, chocolate, mint, garlic, onion, and caffeine may make heartburn worse. Avoid foods you know will trigger your heartburn.

.. Eat smaller meals.

.. Don't lie down after a meal. Wait at least three hours after eating before lying down or going to bed.

.. Elevate the head of your bed.

.. Don't smoke.

Medications for GERD :
Iam sure your doctor would have prescribed antacids and medications like Omeprazoles , they will help in decreasing acid secretion and therby reducing acid reflux.. But it will not strenghen lower spincter unless the food gets easily digested and if you follow above preventive measure regularly.

Prokinetic drugs help your stomach empty more rapidly and help tighten the valve between the stomach and the esophagus. Side effects, such as fatigue, depression, anxiety and other neurological problems, limit the usefulness of these medications

Surgery for GERD :
Many surgical procedures are available to help you in curing GERD ..
1) FUNDOPLICATION :
Fundoplication surgery works as well as only taking medicine to keep you from getting acid reflux and heartburn. However, you may still need medicine after surgery to control your symptoms.

2)Endoscopic Procedure help strengthen the muscle that keeps food and acid from going up into your esophagus. These treatments are not considered surgery because no cuts are made in your belly. Instead, a doctor puts a thin tube called an endoscope through your mouth and down your esophagus to do the treatment.

Hope This Information will helpyou in Curing GERD ..
Wish you a healthy life ...
Take Care,
Regards
Dr.J.Kingson John David

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