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1. Understanding Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) -- Symptoms
   

   WebMD's guide to the symptoms of GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease).

2. Understanding Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) -- Diagnosis and Treatment
   

   WebMD's guide to the diagnosis and treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD.

3. Understanding Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) -- Prevention
   

   WebMD's tips on preventing or reducing symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD.

4. Understanding the Basics of GERD
   

   WebMD's guide to the basics of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).

5. Laryngopharyngeal Reflux (Silent Reflux)
   

   WebMD explains laryngopharyngeal reflux, sometimes called ''silent reflux,'' which causes backup of stomach acid into the throat and larynx and is common in infants. Learn more about its causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.

6. Treating Heartburn With Over-the-Counter Drugs
   

   A look at over-the-counter drugs used to treat heartburn and acid reflux.

7. Treating Heartburn With Surgery
   

   WebMD looks at surgery that can be used to treat heartburn and acid reflux, or GERD.

8. America Asks: Most Popular Questions About Heartburn
   

   To help Americans with heartburn, WebMD took our video crew to the streets to hear their top concerns. Do you have some of the same heartburn concerns?

9. Laryngospasm
   

   WebMD explains laryngospasm -– a frightening experience that affects breathing and speaking -- and its link to gastroesophageal reflux disease.

10. Heartburn in Children and Infants
    

    WebMD explores the common causes and symptoms of heartburn and reflux in infants and children, including tests and treatments.

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