Patients who are unresponsive to 4–8 weeks' treatment with PPIs twice daily might have so-called refractory GERD. The first investigation these patients should undergo is upper endoscopy to ...
a general surgeon and the medical director of the heartburn treatment clinic at OhioHealth in Mansfield, Ohio. Although more studies are needed on the GERD and asthma connection to say for sure ...
The researchers discussed previous literature that addressed increased acid reflux severity with stress. They also noted that stress can exaggerate the sensation of symptoms. Medications can help ...