E cigarette smoking linked to heart disease risk NATURAL Heartburn remedy tips from a doctor:, Chewing sugar free gum after eating increases saliva production, which helps neutralize and wash away acid that has crept up into the esophagus., Did you know smokingand even vapingcan cause heartburn and worsen acid reflux? The latest research shows both habits increase your risk of GERD, but the good news is quitting can make Globus Pharyngeus Possible causes include smoking vaping, stress anxiety, thyroid nodules, tight throat muscles, acid reflux, or poor esophageal muscle function. (Jama network)