Does gastroesophageal reflux cause pneumonia?

Whether gastroesophageal reflux can cause pneumonia needs to be analyzed according to specific conditions.

If the patient with gastroesophageal reflux is mild and actively cooperates with treatment, it generally does not cause pneumonia. However, if the patient with gastroesophageal reflux is serious and does not receive treatment in time, the reflux in the esophagus will be inhaled into the trachea, bronchus and lungs, which will easily cause aspiration pneumonia.

It is recommended that patients with gastroesophageal reflux improve their eating habits, eat regularly and quantitatively, do not overeat, keep light and easy to digest, limit the intake of high-fat foods, and quit smoking and alcohol.