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[DeanSamson]

So the past couple of weeks I thought my asthma was playing up. Breathing getting difficult etc. Then I have realised it's not my asthma but seems to be some form of acid reflux. I do suffer from heartburn odd pain in chest and that. So...... Last week I was placed on prednisolone again 40mg for 5 days then taper down. And over the last week when i wake up breathing is almost normal then around 2pm I feel as if my throat is tightening up and breathing becomes harder. I am taking my blue inhaler and it doesn't do anything. I seem to get the odd funny taste in my mouth which is suspect is stomach acid but not 100% sure. At present I feel as if there is a ball in my throat. Went to the choc doc last night he said lungs are completely clear, heart is normal and advised me to quadruple my omeprazole from 20mg a day to 2 x 40mg a day. Which I have done from last night and if I'm honest Im not sure it has helped. Anyone ever suffered with this? Thinking of calling doctors again tomorrow. Thank you

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[sl0J0n]

Hello, DeanSamson; Dr Berg says the main cause of that symptom is low stomach acidity. Low stomach acid will prevent the lower esophageal sphincter from closing completely leading to stomach acid escaping into the esophagus since the sphincter depends on the correct pH to function.

His recommendation is 2 TBS apple cider vinegar in water.

A low salt diet will exacerbate the condition because the chloride is needed to make stomach acid & if the acid is weak (more alkaline) then the condition is more likely.

See this for a fuller exploanation; < drberg.com/blog/what-causes... >.

Hopefully helpful.

Have a GREAT day, Neighbor!

[DeanSamson in reply to sl0J0n]

Thank you so much