10 Hiatal Hernia Symptoms
Reviewed: Dr. Mera
Symptom #9: Wheezing & Asthma-like Symptoms
There have been experts who conclude that there is a significant association between reflux and asthma. Studies have even proven that about 60% of those with asthma also have reflux disease compared to 10% of the population who do not experience reflux.
When the stomach acid refluxes into the esophagus and aspiration into the airways and lungs occur, it can cause irritation to the airways and make breathing difficult which leads to wheezing and coughing in the affected individual.
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