I have it too according to my GI Dr. I then had an upper scope EGD and was told I have Barrett’s esophagus. Anyone who smokes has reflux. It loosens the les muscle and you get reflux. I changed my diet to a strict low acid diet and on my last scope I had no sign of Barrett’s. No booze, no soda, no smoking, no tomato or vinegar based foods. No Italian, Mexican or spicy foods. Low acid coffee is ok. No lemons, limes, apples, eat ripe bananas and melon. Eat baked chicken, baked potato. Cheerios are good in the morning with unsweetened almond milk which is alkaline. No more fried fatty foods or eating out at fast food joints. This works for me. No eating 3-4 hrs before bedtime. Raise the head of your bed 6”. Buy the book the acid watcher diet off Amazon. Great info on this reflux disease. Good Luck on your new diet.