Hello,
I am sorry that you are having such terrible difficulties, and I wish you well. I just found out today about Silent Reflux. Never having had what people typically call acid reflux, I was skeptical when my doctor told me that my wheezing, coughing, hoarse voice, and multiple sleep issues might be related to acid reflux. I am to start taking Pepcid tonight. Co-incidentally, my husband experienced problems with shortness of breath, and saw his PCP today, who told him the same thing.
I have been reading about this problem, and I am stunned to find that so many of my symptoms and his, that have gone on for years, might be explained by this diagnosis.
I have been told forever that I have atypical asthma, and I have to some extent, but I am not finding that my inhalers give me any relief from the coughing and so forth.
Obviously, my knowledge of this is new, and I have nothing to share yet about remedies, but I think it is helpful to have a fellow sufferer with whom to commiserate and discuss ideas. I would like to hear anything else you have to say about this condition. Thank you for what you have shared. I hope you feel better soon.