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Can acid reflux cause shortness of breath?

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Dr. Payam Mehranpour answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine - Cardiology

Unusual: Acid reflux can cause irritation of the upper airway, leading to cough and even shortness of breath. Evaluation by a doctor should be done to rule out other possible, and perhaps more common causes of shortness of breath.

Answered 4/14/2020

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Dr. Mathew Chengot answered

Specializes in Cardiology

Yes: You could aspirate the gastric contents and can cause asthma and shortness of breath.

Dr Cattano and another doctor agreed

Answered 4/14/2020

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A member asked:

Can acid reflux cause shortness of breath?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Payam Mehranpour answered

Dr. Mathew Chengot answered

Dr Cattano and another doctor agreed

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