From: Deborah Harrell <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Reply-To: Killer Bs Discussion <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Killer Bs Discussion <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: RE: I think I almost died last night Date: Wed, 10 Mar 2004 11:46:25 -0800 (PST)
--- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: [regarding Rob's scary dyspneic episode]
> Having experienced something like this a few times, > I would say it was acid > reflux. You were lucky in that you did not actually > throw up or actually aspirate some of that acid. > > You probably slept wrong on the couch. You had just > ate, and had a > carbonated drink before it happened. > Now you know what to avoid to keep it from happening > again.
It sounds like reflux to me also. Not to add to your anxiety, but severe chronic reflux can cause definite medical problems, so as others suggested you should get this checked out.
Medical problems can range from asthma (caused by stomach acid leaking into the chest cavity and burning the lungs) to minor acid burns in the esophagus and intestines. GERD can also cause severe dental problems over time similar to those suffered by bulimics and anorexics. Stomach acid washing back into the mouth will eat away at the back molars over time giving them a pitted, swiss cheese appearance.
Also, avoid alcohol near bedtime (it interferes with 'sphincter' function between the stomach and esophagus, which is supposed to prevent reflux from occurring).
Better yet, avoid alcohol, smoking and spicy food altogether. :)
Debbi who is glad you didn't suck down a lungful of stomach acid, 'cause *that* is one nasty pneumonia-inducer! (well, technically it's a "chemical pneumonitis," but that sets up a banquet for various bugs to enjoy...)
It burns like heck too! :(
Jon
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