If you have asthma symptoms from reflux, will inhalers help?

I am assuming by asthma symptoms you mean wheezing, coughing, Etc. Medication for the reflux should be the first line therapy as that may control the asthma-like symptoms that you are having without having to take additional medications like an inhaler. read more

When asthma and acid reflux do occur together medications may not work as well to control signs and symptoms of either condition, such as coughing, shortness of breath, wheezing and chest pain. Treating acid reflux may help ease symptoms. read more

You may have symptoms of both GERD and asthma, or you may only note asthma symptoms, but not both. Your physician will help you determine if your asthma may be related to gastroesophageal reflux by discussing your symptoms and possibly performing one or more useful tests. read more