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Can gerd cause breathing problems or chest rightness.

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Chest discomfort: Not likely. The symptoms you are describing could be cardiac related. Seek medical attention as soon as possible. GERD can cause chronic cough but should not make you short of breath.

Answered 8/12/2014

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