The top 2.5cm of the bed wedge for acid reflux is replaced with a layer of pressure relieving memory for comfort and support. The memory foam moulds to your body's contours, reducing pressure and improving comfort. Heartburn, Acid Reflux, GERD, GORD, Laryngopharyngeal Reflux (LPR) and similar medical conditions all result from acid seeping upwards during sleep when laying flat. When sleeping slightly tilted gravity helps stop this occurrence and reduces associated discomfort and sleep disruption. Our bed wedge for acid reflux is 15cm high, which is between 10-20cm high as recommended on the NHS website. Bed Wedge for Acid Reflux Features: British Made. 2 year guarantee. Lengthy 14 day returns policy. CertiPUR foam. As seen in The Guardian newspaper. Reduces acid reflux and heartburn symptoms naturally. recommended by the Oesophageal Patients Association (OPA) Fitted, removable, washable poly-cotton cover included. CE marked - Class 1 medical device. Recommended by the NHS. Size: Width (as selected) x Length 30" (76cm) x Height 6" (15.2cm) The Adult Bed Wedge can be used in many ways: Place it under your pillow to sleep in a raised comfortable position, ideal for sufferers of hiatus hernia, rhinitis, glaucoma, vertigo and respiratory problems. The Putnams bed wedge for acide reflux helps keep you upright and comfortable at the same time. Use as a back support in bed. Place the Bed wedge for acid reflux at the bottom of the bed to raise and support your legs. This provides relief from varicose veins, swollen ankles, phlebitis and oedema. The Putnams Bed Wedge can be used for many different medical conditions including: Acid Reflux (GERD/GORD) Heartburn Laryngopharyngeal Reflux (LPR) Snoring reduction Shoulder Surgery Hiatus hernia (Oesophagitis) Rhinitis Glaucoma Esophageal Motility Vertigo Respiratory problems Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease Varicose veins (when wedge is placed under feet) Swollen ankles (placed under feet) Phlebitis (placed under feet) Oedema (placed under feet) "SERD [supraesophageal reflux disease] frequently occurs in the supine position and that 6 inches of head-of-bed elevation is effective in reducing supine SERD." -The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology 2015 Ideal for post surgery, including; Post hysterectomy Post hip replacement Post spinal surgery Post open-heart surgery As well as being great for mobility, sitting up in bed and chest pain. ''Weight loss and head of bed elevation are effective lifestyle interventions for GERD'' - Stanford Study 2006 Please note: sizes UK Double and upwards come as two pieces of foam that fit into one fitted cover side by side. Once in the cover you cannot feel the join.
