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.
When you are short of breath, you may feel like you canât get enough air or your chest may feel tight. Sometimes the feeling is worse when you are physically active or when you lie down flat. Primatene Mist Inhaler, an over-the-counter asthma inhaler, was discontinued December 31, 2011.