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• Dysphagia & odynophagia predictive of
   severe disease
•  Chest pain - may mimic angina
•  Foods that may precipitate heartburn
   - high fat or sugar
   - chocolate, coffee, & onions
   - citrus, tomato-based, spicy
•  Cigarette smoking and alcohol
•  Aspirin, NSAIDS, potassium, pills