How to Avoid Reflux

Do you know that there is an association between bronchiectasis and gastric reflux? And, believe it or not, we can have gastric reflux and not have any symptoms!!! It’s called silent reflux.

Furthermore, we can reflux solids, liquids and gases that are non-acidic as well as acid. That’s right! Sometimes the stuff that makes its way from the stomach into our esophagus can be alkaline like water, milk or bile. Although it isn’t acidic, that doesn’t stop it from refluxing and finding its way into our lungs, possibly resulting in tissue damage.

Speak to your doctor about reflux. And whenever possible, try to sleep lying on your left side. If you look at the photo, you’ll see why.

Also precautions, such as not eating three hours before lying down, avoiding trigger foods and raising the head of your bed can help.

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