GERD (chronic acid reflux)? GERD (gastro esophageal reflux disease or chronic acid reflux) is a condition in which acid-containing contents in your stomach persistently leak back up into your esophagus, the tube from your throat to your stomach. Acid reflux happens because a valve at the end of your esophagus, the lower esophageal sphincter, doesn’t […]

What is COPD? Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD,    refers to a group of diseases that cause airflow blockage and breathing-related problems. It includes emphysema and chronic bronchitis. Although there is no cure for COPD, it can be treated.   Symptoms COPD makes it harder to breathe. symptoms may be mild at first, beginning with […]