As we discuss this blog topic, it’s important to keep in mind that smoking is a lifestyle factor that affects reflux, but it also affects much more than this. If you or a loved one smokes, it’s likely that you or they are aware of all of the complications of smoking. Let’s focus solely on smoking as acid reflux and GERD agitators, keeping in mind that untreated GERD can lead to conditions like esophageal cancer, Barrett's esophagus, and more. In this post, we will answer questions like does nicotine increase stomach acid, does smoking weaken your esophagus, and does acid reflux go away after quitting smoking?

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