Symptoms of Uncomplicated Gastroesophageal Reflux (GERD) • Heart burn • Nausea • Vomiting • Feeling of lump in throat • Difficulty in swallowing • Difficulty in breathing • Chest tightness • Bad breath Reflux at night presents with • Laryngitis • Cough • Asthma at night • Difficulty in sleeping The symptoms which appear at night usually go away by morning. However, they disturb sleep. • Nausea • Bad breath • Trouble breathing • A hard time swallowing • Vomiting • Wearing away of tooth enamel • A lump in your throat If you have acid reflux at night, you may also have: • A lingering cough • Laryngitis • Asthma that comes on suddenly or gets worse • Sleep problems