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What is the connection between acid reflux and asthma?

Updated: 8/16/2019
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Studies show that when acid reflux moves up the esophagus from the stomach that the acids can come as far up as the throat. This causes irritation and can trigger an Asthma attack. In addition to raising the head of the bed, the person should take some type of acid reducer, such as the medication Prilosec.

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