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According to various studies, smoking affects the digestive system in several ways. Smoking reduces saliva production, increases stomach acid, irritates the esophagus lining and weakens the esophageal sphincter. All of these can cause or make heartburn worse.¹

Fast Facts:

• -- Some experts believe that heartburn will get better quickly if smoking is stopped.¹
• -- Decreasing the amount of smoking may help limit the duration or severity of some types of heartburn.²

Top Resources on Smoking and Heartburn

• National Heartburn Alliance: Smoking and Heartburn
• WebMD: The Heartburn-Tobacco Connection
• eMedTV: Smoking and Heartburn
• About.com: Heartburn and Smoking
• Always Health: Smoking Can Cause Heartburn
• National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse: Smoking and Your Digestive System - Heartburn

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GuideWisdom and Fast Facts References

1. ↑ ^{1.0 1.1} WebMD: The Heartburn-Tobacco Connection
2. ↑ National Heartburn Alliance: Smoking and Heartburn

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