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A member asked:

Can gerd cause slight shortness of breath? pcp says heart is fine. only occasionally, usually when it is humid. also feel bloated in stomach.weird.

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Dr. Bennett Werner answered

Yes: Yes to all of the above - it can provoke asthma.

Answered 3/22/2020

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