Asthma and gerd.

[Frin9e]

I'm gutted I asked GP back in June if my son asthma was because of reflux I was told no!

from researching CVA and gerd i now know they can coexist, I've bought silicol gel from Holland and Barratt and within 2 days all the dry hacking coughing and pulling in off his chest as stopped, I'm still given him asthma inhalers but stopped the allergy tablet.

I can't understand why they GP just said I don't know what wrong with him asthma treatment not working or antihistamine, why didn't she try reflux medication.

consultant gave steroid tablets and changed inhaler but still he coughed!

if I hadn't tried reflux medication he would still be coughing.

if you can control reflux or allergies you control the asthma.

[emmasue]

That's terrible that the GP didn't at least consider the connection! I have GERD since having my second child and I take a daily tablet for reflux. I still need the antihistamines and the daily steroids, but I know that if my reflux is bad, the coughing is worse. Best of luck to your son. x

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I'm very surprised the GP didn't even consider the possibility; you could always ask to see a different GP and get a second opinion.

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Acid Reflux and Shortness of Breath:-

healthline.com/health/gerd/...

[Frin9e]

brilliant link thankyou.

I was told by GP my son was to old, maybe he needs to do some research.