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10. Aspiration of gastric fluid

Food may get into your lungs if you regurgitate while lying down at night. The acid reflux ends up in the windpipe and goes into the lungs. This can cause choking, wheezing, coughing and other lung conditions.

Keeping the head of the bed elevated can help to prevent this from happening. The gravity will help prevent gastric fluid from going where it doesn’t belong. If aspiration of gastric fluid occurs, it is a serious problem. It requires medical attention.

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