Peripheral vascular disease (PVD) is the presence of systemic atherosclerosis in arteries distal to the arch of the aorta. As a result of the atherosclerotic process, patients with PVD develop narrowing of these arteries.
Whether your shortness of breath is related strictly to GERD or is due to GERD-related asthma, there are small steps you can take to prevent and treat it. Often, the most effective steps to prevent GERD involve making some lifestyle changes.
The only way to make sure alcohol isnât making your breathing more difficult is to avoid it entirely. Although alcohol may not have caused problems for you in the past, thereâs still a chance that it may do so in the future. If you do drink alcohol, pay close attention to your breathing and take note of any changes. Whenever you are drinking alcohol or doing any activity that makes your breathing more difficult, carry your inhaler with you and seek medical attention immediately if you arenât able to catch your breath.