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What Causes Breathlessness While Treating Acid Reflux?
I have some occasional acid reflex issues but last night I woke up out of a deep sleep and could breath in or out. After about 2 seconds a yelled as loud as I could It didn t work. i yelled again and managed to clear whatever was the issue and could breath.
Wed, 4 Dec 2019
Hello,
Shortness of breath, also called dyspnea, occurs with GERD because stomach acid that creeps into the esophagus can enter the lungs, particularly during sleep, and cause swelling of the airways.
Such airway damage can affect breathing by causing coughing or wheezing. I suggest to eat small portions at least 2 hours before bed.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Blerina Pasho, General & Family Physician
Shortness of breath, also called dyspnea, occurs with GERD because stomach acid that creeps into the esophagus can enter the lungs, particularly during sleep, and cause swelling of the airways.
Such airway damage can affect breathing by causing coughing or wheezing. I suggest to eat small portions at least 2 hours before bed.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Blerina Pasho, General & Family Physician
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