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What are the causes of asthma? can gerd contribute to? i'm often short of breathe.
7 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
See below: Pneumonia undertreated infections and scarring smoking or occupational exposure gerd can also contribute to asthma see pulm doc for treatment including Flovent or asmanax.
Answered 12/31/2016
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Multiple: There are several possible causes of asthma symptoms, including infection, allergy, and exercise. Gastroesophageal reflux disease (gerd) can certainly trigger asthma symptoms as well.
Answered 2/7/2015
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Yes it can: GERD CAN GIVE YOU SYMPTOMS SIMILSR TO ASTHMA
Answered 1/6/2015
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