Acid Reflux and Cough

I don't think there is any worse way to wake up abruptly, than to acid reflux and cough attacks.

For me, GERD symptoms seem to hit me the most at night, while asleep.

My own downfall is eating too closely to bedtime and not allowing enough time for proper digestion.

You see, I eat 5 to 6 times a day because I am on a weight training diet. Sometimes there just doesn't seem to be enough hours in the day and I end up eating my last meal fairly close to going to sleep.

There have been times, when pressed for time, when I'll have a quick protein shake with some peanuts about 30 minutes before lights out... then WHAMO... I am awaken to severe gastroesophageal reflux disease cough fits. Unless you've encountered one of these gastro oesophageal reflux symptoms, it really is difficult to comprehend how uncomfortable they can be.

Major lesson learned: If you suffer from acid reflux symptoms and are prone to coughing fits, don't eat too close to bed.

One thing I have found that helps from preventing severe heartburn is to take 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar after my meal. This seems to break my food down faster and I tend to get less of GERD reaction when I do this.

Now if I can just remember to try this remedy after my last meal of the day, I just may end up having to deal with less acid reflux and cough fits.

By Joe
source: http://acid-reflux-diet-help.blogspot.com/2009/04/acid-reflux-and-cough.html