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Suggest Treatment For Acid Reflux And Chest Congestion

Hello! Sometimes when I burp its bubbly and mucus will come up . I have acid reflux and taking omephrazole 40mg and it also feels likes mucus or congestion in chest with a little cough. I ve been checked with a light in stomach and had bacteria and was given antibiotics and probiotics but still mucus in chest and lots of sinus drainage. Can you help me please?
Mon, 2 Mar 2015
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Hello dear, thanks for your question on HCM.
Uncontrolled acid reflux can cause chest discomfort like mucus and congestion.
So strict control of acid reflux is needed.
This is known as GERD ( gastroesophageal reflux disease ). It is due to laxity of gastroesophageal sphincter.
Because of this the acid of the stomach tends to come up in the esophagus and cause the symptoms.
So better to follow these steps for symptomatic relief.
1. Avoid hot and spicy food.
2. Avoid stress and tension.
3. Avoid large meals, instead take frequent small meals.
4. Continue Proton pump inhibitors.
5. Go for walk after meals.
6. Keep 2 - 3 pillows under head in the bed to prevent reflux.
7. Loose weight if you are obese.
8. Avoid smoking and alcohol if you have these habits.
Don't worry, you will be alright.
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Suggest Treatment For Acid Reflux And Chest Congestion

Hello dear, thanks for your question on HCM. Uncontrolled acid reflux can cause chest discomfort like mucus and congestion. So strict control of acid reflux is needed. This is known as GERD ( gastroesophageal reflux disease ). It is due to laxity of gastroesophageal sphincter. Because of this the acid of the stomach tends to come up in the esophagus and cause the symptoms. So better to follow these steps for symptomatic relief. 1. Avoid hot and spicy food. 2. Avoid stress and tension. 3. Avoid large meals, instead take frequent small meals. 4. Continue Proton pump inhibitors. 5. Go for walk after meals. 6. Keep 2 - 3 pillows under head in the bed to prevent reflux. 7. Loose weight if you are obese. 8. Avoid smoking and alcohol if you have these habits. Don t worry, you will be alright.