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.
GERD can masquerade as other diseases. 1  Chest pain. Patients with GERD may have chest pain similar to angina or heart pain. 2  Asthma. Acid reflux may aggravate asthma. 3  Ear, nose and throat problems. Acid reflux may be a cause of chronic cough, sore throat, laryngitis with hoarseness and frequent throat clearing.