• Chronic GERD
• ☆Obesity - increases intragastric pressure, frequency of lower esophageal sphincter relaxation, and rates of hiatal hernia, which promote GERD
• Smoking
• Use of medications that lower esophageal sphincter pressure (eg, nitroglycerin)
• Consumption of foods containing nitroso compounds (eg, processed meats)
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