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How does acid reflux cause difficulty breathing?
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Through asthma: Acid reflux can lead to breathing in of stomach acid into the lungs. This can irritate the lungs and cause asthma type symptoms including shortness of breath, wheezing, and cough.
Answered 12/25/2020
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Asthma: It can induce bronchospasm in susceptible people.
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