Answer by
primatefreak (1616)
The condition GERD(Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease)causes stomach acid to rise up the windpipe and into lungs. Can trigger asthma, brochitis and pneumonia. Breathing symptoms can be coughing, wheezing, cracking sound when breathing in. Can also experience a persistent cough, heaviness in chest, shortness of breath on exertion.