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.
Symptoms of GERD may include: 1  Sharp or burning chest pain behind the breastbone. 2  Tightness in your chest or upper abdomen. 3  Regurgitation, the backflow of stomach fluids into your mouth. 4  Nausea. A recurring sour or bitter taste in the mouth.  Difficulty 1  swallowing. Hoarseness, especially in the morning.  Sore throat.