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Can gerd (acid reflex issues) affect and cause asthma related symptoms?

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YES: Gerd can cause chronic cough.

Answered 7/5/2012

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Dr. Sue Ferranti answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Yes...: It has been shown that gerd can increase airway bronchospasm thus leading to asthma symptoms. Therefore, if gerd is present in an asthmatic, it should be treated to reduce the likelihood of asthma sxs/exacerbation.

Answered 10/21/2013

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