Asthma and GERD

By Kenj

1 min read

I have had breathing issues all my life. The doctors would always stick a stethoscope to my chest and not hear anything. Never heard anything about the connection between GERD and asthma from them. I don't get coughs but my throat tightens up and I have trouble breathing. I believe it's a combination of GERD and sinus issues. It's especially prevalent at night when lying down.

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Leon Lebowitz, RRT Moderator & Contributor
<inline-mention username="Kenj" user-id="4265018"/> Hi Ken, and thanks for your post. I'm sorry to hear you have been dealing with this without the benefit of a differential diagnosis from the doctor(s) you see. Based on what you've shared here with the community, you very well may have GERD and asthma. We do have some articles published, right here on <a href='http://asthma.net' target='_blank'>asthma.net</a>, which focus on that very topic which I thought might be of interest to you. For your convenience, here is a link to one of those articles: <a href='https://asthma.net/living/subgroups-gerd' target='_blank'>https://asthma.net/living/subgroups-gerd</a>. I do hope you find the information is helpful for you in a practical way. Wishing you well, Leon (site moderator <a href='http://asthma.net' target='_blank'>asthma.net</a>)
Pattycat Member
Age 2. 1st asmthma attack. Age 15 last asthma attack 1st cigaretta. Talk about mistakes! Been just fine until age 50. COPD. Now at age 60 the itchy chin n neck are starting all over again! Wheezing. Same as an asthma atrack. Cigarettes stop TODAY after 45 yrs. As a child i too experienced the itchy chin. Finally told my mom to watch me for t that bc it ment an asthma attack was coming. By around 1967 68 i was seeing an asthma allergy specialist. THANK GOD!! Dr Hutchinson saved my life. I had developed pnuemonia n was rushed to him immediately admitted to the hospital n placed under an oxygen tent. But was not expected to live thru the night. At age 8 yo. Thankful to be alive today! The itchy chin has started back recently but no attacks thus far. Hope its just an allergy to cigarettes n goes away! A huge reminder of early childhood misery!!!. <inline-mention username="Leon Lebowitz, RRT" user-id="3025394"/> 
1. Leon Lebowitz, RRT Moderator & Contributor
 <inline-mention username="Pattycat" user-id="4504213"/> Hi Patty, and thanks for sharing your own story here with the community. It sounds like you have had quite the journey with this condition. And, you've now quit smoking two times. Glad to hear you are smoke free again. Keep up the good work! If there is anything we can do to assist you, please let me or any other moderator / team member know. You are always welcome here in our online community! All the best, Leon (site moderator <a href='http://asthma.net' target='_blank'>asthma.net</a>)
Melissa.Arnold Community Admin
Patty, you have been through so much! I just want to say congratulations for quitting smoking -- it's TOUGH, and the first step is brave. Don't be afraid to ask for help, whether that's moral support from us or some cessation tips from your doctor. We're here for you! -Melissa, <a href='http://asthma.net' target='_blank'>asthma.net</a> team

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