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==Primary Prevention==
==Primary Prevention==
=== Posture and GERD ===
=== Posture and GERD ===
In adults, a slouched posture is an important factor contributing to GERD. With a slouched posture there is no straight path between the stomach and esophagus; muscles around the esophagus go into a spasm. Gas and acidity get blocked in the spasm, causing coughing and other asthma-like symptoms. A [[meta-analysis]] suggested that elevating the head of the bed is an effective therapy, although this conclusion was only supported by nonrandomized studies.<ref name="pmid16682569"/>
In adults, a slouched posture is an important factor contributing to GERD. With a slouched posture there is no straight path between the stomach and esophagus; muscles around the esophagus go into a spasm. Gas and acidity get blocked in the spasm, causing coughing and other asthma-like symptoms.
 
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Primary Prevention

Posture and GERD

In adults, a slouched posture is an important factor contributing to GERD. With a slouched posture there is no straight path between the stomach and esophagus; muscles around the esophagus go into a spasm. Gas and acidity get blocked in the spasm, causing coughing and other asthma-like symptoms.

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