I had covid in Nov.2021 and was hospitalized with acute respiratory failure. Antibiotics and steroids helped and I was home, on oxygen as needed after 3 days.

After 5 months of pulmonary rehabilitation my breathing and ability to do mild exercise has improved but I still have spasms of the diaphragm, acid reflux, bloating, unaccountable weight gain and vocal cord issues. All of these issues started after Covid.

Taking probiotics 3 times a day, DGL (a safe form of licorice root extract) 20 minutes before each meal, antacids as needed and a low acid diet has helped. I believe that diet is the most important factor. Some antacids will interfere with absorption of medications so it is very important to do the necessary research.

Exercise of core muscles also helps with reflux as this helps me to keep my sphincter working better and this does not have to be a difficult exercise to do. And, yes, anxiety does make reflux worse.

Thank you for your information on Chinese herbs. I will look into this.