A member asked:

I suffer from gerd i woke up gasping for a breath with the taste of vomit in my mouth. is this common?

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Dr. Bradford Romans answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Bad case of reflux: can cause aspiration of stomach acid into lungs causing chemical burn,inflammation,chronic cough,wheezing,and pneumonia,and chronic sore throat.This needs to be better managed so as to recur as little as possible.See Gastroenterologist for more intensive management.

Answered 12/12/2014

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Dr. Lonnie Smith answered

Specializes in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Yes: If you are having severe reflux symptoms. You should see a GI physician for treatment.

Answered 12/12/2014

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