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February 25, 2022
Don’t Let Heartburn Disrupt Your Life
Most of us get a little heartburn once in a while. Over-the-counter antacids usually take care of the discomfort in our chests or throats, and we feel instant relief. For others, the problem is more serious: gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD. Also known as reflux, GERD is chronic heartburn that affects a person’s quality of life.