Are there any other treatments for GERD?

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    Certain breathing exercises, such as diaphragmatic breathing, may increase the pressure of the lower esophageal sphincter, which could alleviate reflux, although more research is needed to determine if this translates into reductions in GERD symptoms or improvements in quality of life.[1]

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    1. ^Kaijie Qiu, Jie Wang, Baiwen Chen, Haibiao Wang, Chenyang MaThe effect of breathing exercises on patients with GERD: a meta-analysisAnn Palliat Med.(2020 Mar)