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Can acid reflux cause shortness of breath and hoarseness or is it something else?

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Dr. Gutti Rao answered

Specializes in Hospital-based practice

It can : Acid reflux may cause hoarseness and persistent cough-sob. Or it can be something else too. You should rule out cardiac causes of these symptoms.

Dr Ali agreed

Answered 8/2/2015

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