Acid reflux or GERD

contributed by rested gal Science Daily Article: 'Silent' Nighttime Acid Reflux Symptoms Can Cause Poor Sleep And Sleep Apnea
"These are patients without significant heartburn symptoms, who are experiencing acid reflux during sleep," explained William C. Orr, Ph.D. of Lynn Health Science Institute in Oklahoma City, OK. "'Silent reflux' may be the cause of sleep disturbances in patients with unexplained sleep disorders."

"All patients with sleep apnea should be evaluated for gastroesophageal reflux," said J. Barry O'Connor, M.D., of Duke University Medical Center, one of the investigators.

Chicken or the egg -- can be either way -- if one is found (GERD or Sleep Apnea) the other is more likely to be there, too.