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Objective: It was surveyed how to help patients get better treatment for their disease by making complements based onthe survey outcomes when the pharmacists guide how to administer medicine. Methods: A total of 142 gastroesophagealreflux disease (GERD) patients answered the self-answering questions consist of 15 items about their generalcharacteristic, lifestyle and dietary style. The frequency of survey materials was analyzed to find out specific figures ofsurveyed patient’s general characteristic, lifestyle and eating habits. Results: Based on the outcomes on analysis therewas no difference between female and male patients. The characteristic based on the age group, as ones grow older, thenumber of GERD patients also increased. In case on the characteristic in lifestyle, many patients had improper habit totreat GERD. The items were smoking habits, stress control habit, sleeping postures and the way in wearing outfits. Incase of postures after having a meal, they had right lifestyle. Patients had improper habit in eating food. They enjoyedpungent food and drinks which can hinder the treatment. In case of the time of having meal, eating habit of meat andvegetables and eating food less than an hour before go to bed, this research showed that they have the right lifestyle. Conclusion: This research indicate that pharmacists give guidance GERD patients to stop smoking that is causative ofGERD and guide patients have mental stability, and patients avoid pungent food and drinks such as coffee, soda, chocolatesand mint candies.