President Obama denies North Korea can make a nuclear strike against the U.S. or its allies, claiming they cannot make a nuclear weapon miniaturized (small and lightweight enough) for missile delivery. The miniaturization myth never made sense technically and is contradicted by the defense community.
Causes of Esophageal Strictures. Esophagitis is the inflammation of the lining of the esophagus which often leads to swelling. Some of the common causes include chronic acid reflux (GERD / gastroesophageal reflux disease), infections or autoimmune causes (eosinophilic esophagitis).
Heartburn, GERD, and esophagitis can have a complicated, intertwined relationship. Esophagitis simply means inflammation of the esophagus, says Stella Y. Chow, MD, director of gastroenterology at the Lahey Clinic North Shore in Burlington, Mass. Your esophagus is the tube that connects your throat to your stomach.When your esophagus gets irritated or swollen, it causes esophagitis symptoms.Heartburn, a common symptom of esophagitis, affects almost 40 percent of Americans at least twice a month. Eosinophilic esophagitis.  2 This is a rare type of allergic reaction that causes inflammation of the esophagus, says Chow. 3  Other causes. 4  These include irritation from excessive vomiting due to illness or bulimia, alcohol, caffeine, cigarette smoking, or heartburn-causing medications like aspirin or anti-inflammatories.