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GERD (Acid Reflux) (Expert Forum)
GERD and Trouble Breathing
Answered by
Ratnakar Kini, MD - Gastroenterology, Pediatrics, acid reflux, gerd, colitis
Gastroenterologist & Hepatologist
India
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GERD and Trouble Breathing
by jr978, Jul 25, 2008 11:42AM
Is it common for GERD to cause trouble breathing?
I have been dx with GERD. I am on Nexium 40mg bid.
I had really bad sx for some time but the Nexium seem to resolve the issue. My gastro wanted me to do an endoscopy and it turned out to be normal! Is this commen to have a normal endo and have had GERD sx?
I then at that point lowered my dose of Nexium to 40mg once daily. About a week later I started to have breathing issues. When I breath in, and then breath out, on the last of the expiration I feel a spasm and trouble to breath at that point and then I cough! It is weird! It happens at work usually when i am at my desk not under any particular physical or mental stress.
I have been dx with GERD. I am on Nexium 40mg bid.
I had really bad sx for some time but the Nexium seem to resolve the issue. My gastro wanted me to do an endoscopy and it turned out to be normal! Is this commen to have a normal endo and have had GERD sx?
I then at that point lowered my dose of Nexium to 40mg once daily. About a week later I started to have breathing issues. When I breath in, and then breath out, on the last of the expiration I feel a spasm and trouble to breath at that point and then I cough! It is weird! It happens at work usually when i am at my desk not under any particular physical or mental stress.
Doctor's Answer
by Ratnakar Kini, MD, Jul 25, 2008 12:00PM
, Jul 25, 2008 12:00PM
Hi jr978,
GERD can cause breathlessness.
Not all patients with GERD have abnormal findings in endoscopy. Up to 70% have normal findings.
24 hours pH monitoring will help to diagnose GERD in these patients.
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The information provided is for patients’ education only and is not a medical advice. Always consult your personal physician for complete evaluation of your health problem.
- Ratnakar Kini M.D.
GERD can cause breathlessness.
Not all patients with GERD have abnormal findings in endoscopy. Up to 70% have normal findings.
24 hours pH monitoring will help to diagnose GERD in these patients.
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The information provided is for patients’ education only and is not a medical advice. Always consult your personal physician for complete evaluation of your health problem.
- Ratnakar Kini M.D.
