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Lpr reflux patients how common is reflux induced asthma i have lpr read on forums that swollen airways causes breathlessness wts treatment non acidic ?
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Reflux control: Antacids are part of the treatment, but mainly ither measures need to be done as well: weight control, avoiding overfeeding, excess carbonated beverages, caffeine, fatty foods, avoid eating and sleeping right after, sit uprightor walk after meals, same measures as controlling GERD or heartburn, of course take asthma meds too as prescribed, take care
Answered 5/23/2015
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