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1580703 tn?1651904887

Spicy foods/acid make me suffocate/choke in my sleep

I noticed that spicy foods make me suffocate in my sleep when I don't use my bipap.  I am just so exhausted by this terrible and strange disease where I cannot rest.  Nexium and zantac seem to help my GERD and sleeping
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1580703 tn?1651904887
thanks!  if I take prednisone at 30mg for a few weeks for asthma is that going to raise my liver levels or cause damage?  it seems that GERD exacerbates asthma and sleep apnea and spicy foods
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Hello and hope you are doing well.

For GERD, along with medications, why don't you try life style measures? Take frequent small meals. Eat dinner about two hours before sleeping. Elevate the head end of the bed. Keep a food diary and note down what aggravates your symptoms and avoid them. Ensure to maintain optimum weight by regular exercise. Avoid non steroidal  anti inflammatory medications NSAID's, quit smoking, eliminate alcohol and reduce stress levels. These measures need to be practiced long term for results. Hope this helps!!
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