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How does the digestion system interact with the respiratory system?

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Dr. Luis Taylor answered

Specializes in Pulmonology

The stomach and: esophagus may regurgitate acid and contents into the upper airway and into the lung. This condition, reflux esophagitis, can cause heartburn, chronic cough, asthma and in severe cases, aspiration pneumonia.

Answered 3/8/2016

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