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can acid reflux cause breathlessness
A 34-year-old female asked:
Dr. Kevin Carr answered
19 years experience Internal Medicine
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 36-year-old male asked:
Dr. Venkata Vallury answered
42 years experience Pediatrics
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
A 34-year-old female asked:
Dr. Bennett Werner answered
43 years experience Cardiology
Possibly: Acid reflux can precipitate bronchospasm/asthma. If you have a cold, that alone may be responsible for your feeling breathless.
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A 36-year-old male asked:
Dr. Douglas Arenberg answered
30 years experience Pulmonary Critical Care
Way too little info: ...and you really haven't asked a question. If you read something on the Internet that worries you about a medicine you're taking, it's best to ask yo ... Read More
A 32-year-old male asked:
Dr. Philip Miller answered
46 years experience Family Medicine
GI evaluation: Could be gastric or gallbladder; however the breathlessness is concerning- call for an appointment ASAP.
A 37-year-old male asked:
Dr. Rick Koch answered
21 years experience Cardiology
It is : Possible that antibiotics are affecting go system ; causing problems.
A 34-year-old male asked:
Dr. Ehsan Ansari answered
29 years experience Cardiology
Urgency: You need to see your doctor asap.
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A 36-year-old male asked:
Dr. David Earle answered
30 years experience General Surgery
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 25-year-old female asked:
Dr. Charles Gordon answered
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 26-year-old female asked:
Dr. Payam Mehranpour answered
22 years experience Cardiology
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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