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When Eating Triggers Breathlessness Without Reflux
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Breathlessness after eating is frequently blamed on acid reflux or food allergies, but muscle mechanics often tell a different story. In abdominophrenic dyssynergia, the diaphragm paradoxically contracts downward while the abdominal wall relaxes, altering posture and breathing effort without large increases in gut gas. This episode examines clinical trials on acid suppression, the mechanics of…