Eat smaller meals
Avoid lying down for 2 to 3 hours after eating
Raise the head of your bed
Avoid trigger foods such as spicy, fatty, or acidic foods
Avoid caffeine, alcohol, and carbonated drinks
Stop smoking
Wear loose-fitting clothing
Chew sugar-free gum
Drink water slowly
Try an over-the-counter antacid
Try an over-the-counter H2 blocker
Try an over-the-counter proton pump inhibitor
Maintain a healthy weight
Avoid late-night eating
Manage stress
Seek medical care if symptoms are frequent, severe, or persistent