If you live in a dry area, try a humidifier too. Before I figured out the GERD, I started using a humidifier and it helped a bit (mainly by making the GERD and

If you live in a dry area, try a humidifier too. Before I figured out the GERD, I started using a humidifier and it helped a bit (mainly by making the GERD and allergic symptoms less severe). Sleep is SUPER important, and these things are all inexpensive and basically risk-free from a health perspective. (Though I would probably at least ask your doctor about reflux before deciding to take H2 blockers regularly. It's just prudent when deciding to take a new drug regularly).