can GERD cause shortness of breath?

I'm not sure if this is what I have or not. I feel a sensation in my chest that I can only describe as not normal. It's almost like I'm dry inside?? It's sorta how my throat also feels & is relieved when I drink water. I feel it all the time but it's worse after I eat. When I do eat it goes away temporarily, until I feel full. Then I feel as if the food is sitting in my chest. I seem to be burping a lot more than I used to and always feel like the burp is going to be huge & just a little one pops out. I've just been through a very stressful time in my life & was having daily panic attacks for 2 months, which are now sort of under control. This feeling in my chest is going to bring them back though if I don't get it figured out. Any ideas or suggestions???