Why do I always get reflux and heartburn when I have a chest cold?

Hello Robert...in response to your question, two problems come to mind. Coughing causes an increase in pressure within the abdomen. This can cause a backflow of stomach contents past the pyloric valve and up the esophagus. In addition when you have a cold you tend to swallow an excess of mucus. The excess mucus can build up in the stomach and cause vomtting. Either way you should not allow this to continue as it will erode the lining of your digestive tract as well as your pharynx, mouth and sinuses. Try taking acid suppressing medications while you have a cough (ie pepcid or zantec), and try not to cough while lyng down. If you can sleep sitting up in an easy chair that might help....and dont go to bed after you have just finished eating or drnking.

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I have found that a lot of problems like this go to a muscle under your chin/tongue. When it is tight it narrows the passageway in your throat. when you drink something cold it wants to get even smaller so a pain might go in like that. this muscle has some endings in your chest area so that is why I go there. Here is how you can release that muscle: Under your chin: Place your thumbs up under your chin near the front. Feel the muscle between them for as tight as it can be. Press on it and hold. Relax, take a deep breath and exhale and don’t tense up any part of your body. When the muscle starts to release, slowly look upward until your neck is fully extended. Then release the pressure but hold your head there for one minute longer.

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To reduce reflux:

Frequent small meals instead of 2 or 3 large meals.

Don't lie down for 2 hours after taking food.

Medicines - if prescribed by your doctor

Avoid foods that aggravate the symptoms (highly individualized)

Indirect by reducing acid secretion:

Frequent meals

Reduce stress

Avoid frequent use of pain killer medication

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