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.
Hi-I had SEVERE shortness of breath. Bunch of problems: undiagnosed asthma exacerbated by stomach acid led to asthma attacks, blue lips, etc. Also, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) reacted to antibiotics and spicey food and anything worth eating. Also had thrush from not gargling after using steroid inhaler.