acid reflux

[NLGA]

I went to see the nurse at the GP today for a spirometer test

I have been very breathless at times really trying to suck air in some days other days fine , she mentioned that as my echo was ok my ct test on the lungs ok that I might have acid reflux with acid entering my lungs

About 7/8 years ago I had the normal acid reflux acid taste sharp chest pain I get none of that now just breathless

As anyone had this where they are really breathless with acid reflux but dont have the normal symptoms

[Homely2 Administrator]

Good question, some of my asthma attacks are related to eating heavy meals. So I think I have an element of Gerd, but without the normal symptoms.

Being more careful of what I eat has helped

[Itswonderful]

yes. There is a thing called silent reflux. As I understand it it’s what happens when the acid from the stomach has been irritating the throat for a while and the normal signals stop being noticed. The treatment is a change of food stuffs, smaller portions, eating the main meal of the day earlier and no evening snacks. Raising your bed head by a few inches helps and the GP can prescribe medication to reduce the amount of acid produced. Good luck and I hope you feel better soon.

[NLGA in reply to Itswonderful]

thank you

[LittleMissFaffALot]

I can't help but just thought I'd share. I've got damaged vocal cords and on Monday I had a camera procedure done at the hospital (camera up the nose and into my throat to see the vocal cords), he said he could see signs of reflux - including, and especially when the camera made me gag and cough. I also have no symptoms of reflux but he wants me to start taking Gaviscon Advance to see if it helps. Helps what, I'm not sure - as I say, I've got no symptoms of reflux so how will I know if it's helping 🤷‍♀️

[NLGA in reply to LittleMissFaffALot]

that’s interesting my nurse could be on to something

[Rattle]

i have had problems waking in the night with a sudden cough brought on by tickling and feeling of lungs being “flattened “

Also sore throat/tongue on and off which seemed to coincide with certain foods so I put it down to food sensitivity.

My GP suggested that it could be silent reflux rather than asthma/allergy related and gave me omezaprole for a month. That really helped me.

Having read up on the condition I think he was spot on so I am being more careful with what and when I eat and use gaviscon occasionally to help. Relieved it wasn’t my asthma worsening!

Here’s a bit of information

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[Patk1]

Perhaps try eating smaller meals too. Anxiety is a trigger for breathing probs too.controlled breathing techniques and meditation help