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Can acid reflux cause breathlessness

A 28-year-old female asked:
Dr. Kevin Carr
Internal Medicine 22 years experience
Possibly: Acid reflux can certainly be a problem in people with reactive airways (such as asthma)--causing increased shortness of breath. Irritability could be ... Read More
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A 31-year-old male asked:
Dr. Venkata Vallury
Pediatrics 45 years experience
Ops tropism: if you do not have asthma or copd then why are you using ipatropium as there are side effects to any medication including IPR which includes increase ... Read More
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A 26-year-old male asked:
Dr. Philip Miller
A Verified Doctoranswered
Family Medicine 49 years experience
GI evaluation: Could be gastric or gallbladder; however the breathlessness is concerning- call for an appointment ASAP.
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A 31-year-old male asked:
Dr. Rick Koch
Cardiology 24 years experience
It is : Possible that antibiotics are affecting go system ; causing problems.
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A 27-year-old male asked:
Dr. Marius Frasie
Internal Medicine 28 years experience
Seek help now: See a doctor about suicidal thoughts/ depression then take care of rest.
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A 31-year-old male asked:
Dr. David Earle
General Surgery 33 years experience
No ct scan: You don't need a ct scan. In fact, LPR can be difficult to diagnose, a d even when it is accurately diagnosed, very few go on to have permanent lung d... Read More
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A 21-year-old female asked:
Dr. Charles Gordon
Specializes in Adolescent Medicine
Most immediately: Take a liquid antacid which will neutralize both the acid in your stomach, your esophagus, and your mouth. Then make an appt with your doc to try to f... Read More
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A 20-year-old female asked:
Dr. Payam Mehranpour
Internal Medicine - Cardiology 25 years experience
Unusual: Acid reflux can cause irritation of the upper airway, leading to cough and even shortness of breath. Evaluation by a doctor should be done to rule out... Read More
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A 42-year-old member asked:
Dr. Gutti Rao
Hospital-based practice 48 years experience
It can : Acid reflux may cause hoarseness and persistent cough-sob. Or it can be something else too. You should rule out cardiac causes of these symptoms.
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A 25-year-old male asked:
Dr. Paul Grin
Pain Management 38 years experience
GERD: A burning sensation in your chest or chest pain, dysphagia and dry cough, but not dizziness and shortness of breath. See your health care provider for... Read More
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