Symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) in older adults include: (Select all that apply.)

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Symptoms of GERD include heartburn, regurgitation, persistent cough, exacerbation of asthma, laryngitis, and intermittent chest pain. In addition, abdominal pain within one hour of eating and worsening of symptoms upon lying down are common. Vomiting is not associated with GERD and neither is fever and elevated white blood cell count.

Symptoms of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) in Older Adults Include