Hi and welcome.
What u r describing is asperation.....it is never good to get fluids of nekind in ur lungs, but acid...really not good.Please see ur dr ASAP.
Until u get in to see ur dr, ask ur pharmacist about an OTC med and follow the instructions...we also have a lifestyle changes list included in our Health pages.
U will want to follow that as well...tips include foods to avoid, elevating the head of ur bed...not eating at least 3 to 4 hrs prior to going to bed....no smoking....ect.
Acid reflux many times is the result of other conditions like a hiatial hernia, or a thyroid condition.....post nasal drip...so u do need to see ur dr and also take care of ur root issues to keep the acid reflux from reoccurring.
Please post an update of ur progress.
"selma"
Hi, Thak you so much for writing back to me. I will follow all directions right away. I hate going to doctor's when it isn't necessary, but I guess this is. I have been taking Pepsid Complete for a very long time and it was working, but all of a sudden within the last month or so, it just doesn't cut it at all. I guess I knew I needed to go...just didn't want to, but I will. Thank you so much for your advice. Take care, Traci
U r wecome Traci.
Just some info I found out recently is, when taking PPI u can eliminate too much acid and have the same symptoms as if u still had too much acid.
Be very cautious with self medicating and do see a dr for guidance.
Please post an update on ur progress.
"selma"