Question 1

can acid reflux cause worsening of asthma symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Both ways: Gerd (reflux) can worsen asthma an asthma can worsen gerd.

Question 2

i have severe acid reflux that has led to asthma. i've been to a doctor whose given me medicine. the medicine fixed my acid reflux, but asthma symptoms are still present. i am getting 1/2 asthma attacks a day. on a turbohaler and anti-asthma medicine?

Accepted Answer

Info shortage.:  There is so much we don't know about you or your history.  Don't even know which asthma medications you are taking.  Are you overweight? If yes, that would be a good place to start. Has your provider considered referring you to a pulmonologist?  Your provider might have other options in store &amp; if that is the case, the referral might not be indicated.

Question 3

fever of 99.7 can acid reflux cause asthma symptoms took ibuprofen 800 one dose acute asthma trigger started after that ventolin hfa doesnt work 100% my ox is 96i drink 2% milk asthma goes away when i go to the hospital get a gicocktail asthma gone?

Accepted Answer

Asthma triggers: Asthma can have different triggers, you seem to have two:1.  gastric reflux so watch your diet for caffeine, alcohol, spices. Acid reducing meds and elevating the head of your bed. 2. you also seems to have aspirin exacerbated respiratory disease AERD, that is aggravated with Ibuprofen and other anti-inflammatory meds, be careful and avoid, use only Tylenol.

Question 4

can you tell me reasons why i have clear mucus with wheezing after i had acid reflux?

Accepted Answer

Acid reflux: The acid is an irritant to the upper airways causing constriction producing a wheeze and in response to the irritant the airways make mucous to protect and coat the airways.

Question 5

can acid reflux cause asthma like symptoms in toddlers?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but....: Asthma and reflux can often present together but often are confused for one another because both can cause chronic cough and wheeze. Both are serious medical conditions that should be taken care of and followed by a physician. Please have toddler checked by pediatrician.

Question 6

can the symptoms of gerd or acid reflux feel like burning sensation in the lungs? i have chest discomfort, hard to tell if acid reflux or asthma type

Accepted Answer

Check on chest pain: Pleuritic chest pain is nothing to ignore! The potential origin of your symptoms includes: heart, lungs, mediastinum, esophagus, musculoskeletal, pericardium (sac around the heart), pleuritis, bronchiitis, or referred pain from a remote site.  Your doctor will be concerned about accompanying fever, blood with coughing, vomiting, shortness or breath, difficulty reclining, tenderness. Get checked.

Question 7

what causes mucus plugs in asthma? i take mucinex (guaifenesin) in am & pm proactively. i also have ob. sleep apnea/acid reflux. other treatment options for mucus?

Accepted Answer

Vitamin therapy: Asthma is due to an imbalance of the autonomic (automatic) nervous system.The commonest cause is poor diet (yes--- honest!) and you need to see a physician who is conversant with the elements of good diet and appropriate vitamin therapy.

Question 8

ever heard of acid reflux meds to help asthma in adults?

Accepted Answer

No: Asthma is a different disease requiring different meds directed towards the lung vs reflux disease.

Question 9

how can you know if you have acid reflux or asthma?

Accepted Answer

Asthma common: Gerd less so, you can have an expensive test done by a pulmonologist. Reflux is a possible cause of asthma type symptoms.

Question 10

could acid reflux cause coughing and asthma attacks?

Accepted Answer

Yes: one of the important causes of poor control of asthma could be uncontrolled reflux

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Can acid reflux cause worsening of asthma symptoms?

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I have severe acid reflux that has led to asthma. i've been to a doctor whose given me medicine. the medicine fixed my acid reflux, but asthma symptoms are still present. i am getting 1/2 asthma attacks a day. on a turbohaler and anti-asthma medicine?

A member asked:

Fever of 99.7 can acid reflux cause asthma symptoms took ibuprofen 800 one dose acute asthma trigger started after that ventolin hfa doesnt work 100% my ox is 96i drink 2% milk asthma goes away when i go to the hospital get a gicocktail asthma gone?

A member asked:

Can you tell me reasons why i have clear mucus with wheezing after i had acid reflux?

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Can acid reflux cause asthma like symptoms in toddlers?

A member asked:

Can the symptoms of gerd or acid reflux feel like burning sensation in the lungs? i have chest discomfort, hard to tell if acid reflux or asthma type

A member asked:

What causes mucus plugs in asthma? i take mucinex (guaifenesin) in am & pm proactively. i also have ob. sleep apnea/acid reflux. other treatment options for mucus?

A member asked:

Ever heard of acid reflux meds to help asthma in adults?

A member asked:

How can you know if you have acid reflux or asthma?

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Could acid reflux cause coughing and asthma attacks?

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