reflux problems

I recently had an edoscopy wheras they discovered i had thrush in my esophogus area probably caused by inhalers I have been taking medication for this plus medication for reflux, but the swelling sensation/pressure felt under my rib cage which also affects my breathing and wheezing seems to be getting worse , it seems to feel more swollen when i move around as if its pressuring my lung, i do have copd so this problem is making me feel much worse.

[Ratnakar Kini, MD]

Hi,
The sensation could be due to COPD that you suffer from.
Have an endoscopy done again to see if the thrush has been cured. Also 24 hours pH monitoring can be done to see if GERD is still present.

[genty192]

Thank you for your reply, I have an endoscopy scheduled for 4th August, you say the sensation could be my copd what do you think it may be , my lungs swelling and pressing on something perhaps as when I get the sensation it does inhibit my breathing x thanks