Acid reflux is the third most common gastrointestinal disorder in the U.S., and it is one the leading causes of disturbed sleep among the American population age 45-64. GERD happens when an obstruction causes a vacuum effect in the throat which suctions up your normal stomach juices into your throat, causing some inflammation and swelling, thus causing more obstruction. Symptoms of acid reflux and GERD are: mucus that frequently needs to be cleared, post nasal drip, bad breath, heartburn, belching, chronic bronchial asthma, bronchitis or cough, sore throat, erosion of tooth enamel and inflammation of gum tissues. Medicine often masks or covers up sleep apnea and for better overall health we should avoid long term medication, myofunctional therapy will help eliminate the need for antacids and improve a persons quality of life.