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I woke at 2 am with a fiery liquid in my throat. kept coughing. chest ok. took 2 tums (calcium carbonate) and some alkaseltzer. right protocol? chest burns a little today
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Reflux: Liquid antacid elevate head of bed avoid lying down within four hours of eating. Diet reduce or stop caffeine avoid heavy spices decrease or stop alcohol. If you spike a fever or develop cough see physician immediately at risk for a difficult pneumonia called aspiration pneumonia both chemical and bacterial.
Answered 1/14/2013
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