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GERD gave me asthma…
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At first I kept trying to blame the asthma on my dog, or my apartment (both of which I’m sure don’t really help things) but eventually both my doctor and I realized that it was my reflux which gave me the asthma. I didn’t really know about this link, but the doctor said that it really was quite common. I guess this thing just keeps eroding away at your throat/esophagus. I was considering surgery, and was looking for other experiences with Nissen & Endo Cinch. There are two good sites I found: one is www.heartburn-help.com and the other is www.gerd-support.com (a medGrasp site). Both have listings of others experiences with the procedure, the latter having a list of all conventional & alternative medications as well as symtpoms, issues w/ HMOs, etc.
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At first I kept trying to blame the asthma on my dog, or my apartment (both of which I’m sure don’t really help things) but eventually both my doctor and I realized that it was my reflux which gave me the asthma. I didn’t really know about this link, but the doctor said that it really was quite common.
GERD & asthma frequently coexist. See: http://www.ama-assn.org/special/asthma/treatmnt/updates/gerd.htm Asthma and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease-GERD Nov ‘97 JAMA "Similar to asthma and sinusitis, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and asthma frequently coexist. For example, up to 80% of asthmatics will have an abnormal lower esophageal sphincter. Clues that GERD may be aggravating asthma include: * Asthma that occurs for the first time during adulthood * Asthma that gets worse after meals, lying down or exercise * Asthma which gets worse at night" Ellis I guess this thing just keeps eroding away – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – at your throat/esophagus. I was considering surgery, and was looking for other experiences with Nissen & Endo Cinch. There are two good sites I found: one is www.heartburn-help.com and the other is www.gerd-support.com (a medGrasp site). Both have listings of others experiences with the procedure, the latter having a list of all conventional & alternative medications as well as symtpoms, issues w/ HMOs, etc.
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I just had the Nissen Fundoplication surgery, on August, 24th. Itoo have asthma(cough-variant asthma) and GERD. I went home the next day. I did need help getting out of bed the first two days home. But yesterday, two weeks to the day, I worked out and did sit-ups. You can’t much the first few days, a few bites and your full. I did feel the surgery helped me, but, I still experience the urge to cough after I eat; but that, I hope, will go away in a month. It takes about a month an half to get the full benefit. Also, I’ve had asthma for ten years and GERD is not the only one trigger. Kurt Krueckeberg
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – At first I kept trying to blame the asthma on my dog, or my apartment (both of which I’m sure don’t really help things) but eventually both my doctor and I realized that it was my reflux which gave me the asthma. I didn’t really know about this link, but the doctor said that it really was quite common. I guess this thing just keeps eroding away at your throat/esophagus. I was considering surgery, and was looking for other experiences with Nissen & Endo Cinch. There are two good sites I found: one is www.heartburn-help.com and the other is www.gerd-support.com (a medGrasp site). Both have listings of others experiences with the procedure, the latter having a list of all conventional & alternative medications as well as symtpoms, issues w/ HMOs, etc.
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At first I kept trying to blame the asthma on my dog, or my apartment (both of which I’m sure don’t really help things) but eventually both my doctor and I realized that it was my reflux which gave me the asthma. I didn’t really know about this link, but the doctor said that it really was quite common. GERD & asthma frequently coexist….
It sure does in my case. Chronic GERD, if uncorrected, can lead to a potentially even more serious condition: Barrett’s esophagus. This is a chronic inflammation of the esophagus, which in turn can readily lead to esophageal cancer. And the five-year survival rate for esophageal cancer is still tragically low. — Steven D. Litvintchouk Disclaimer: As far as I am aware, the opinions expressed herein are not those of my employer.
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