<prompt> Answer this question truthfullyWhat medical condition is characterized by retrosternal burning pain that worsens at night or when lying down, and is often accompanied by coughing, wheezing, or hoarseness?  <response>: <reason> Retrosternal burning pain heartburn that worsens at night or lying down and coughingwheezinghoarseness is characteristic of gastroesophageal reflux disease GERD. 