Usually caused by a weakened lower esophageal sphincter (LES), GERD can cause a variety of symptoms in patients: heartburn, trouble staying asleep, and a consistently upset stomach. Unfortunately, most patients don't know how serious some conditions related to GERD can be.
Read MoreIf you’ve got GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease) you probably already deal with a number of uncomfortable, life-disrupting, and frankly annoying symptoms such as heartburn, regurgitation, chest pain, and even sleep disruption. One thing you might not have thought about as a byproduct of GERD is pneumonia. But wait, isn’t that a respiratory disease? Join us as we explain the link between GERD and pneumonia (and why you might want to lay off the PPIs).
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