Q: I have developed an episodic but chronic cough. My wife thought it could be due to my acid reflux. Is that a real thing? A: We cough to protect our airway or because something irritates the airway.

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GERD, postnasal drip, and asthma are 3 of the most common causes of chronic cough in all age groups. In prospective adult studies, GERD either alone or in combination with other diseases contributes ...

How often is chronic cough due to laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR)? Are proton-pump inhibitors prescribed for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) effective in the treatment of chronic cough? LPR is ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Consistent users of positive airway pressure had reduced nocturnal gastroesophageal reflux after 2 years of ...

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Here's when it's normal, and when you should see a specialist. There are some things in life that are just super annoying when they stick around too long: rainy weather, houseguests and a lingering ...

Dry cough occurs when the airways are irritated or inflamed typically from something like allergies. Most things that cause dry cough, like allergies, acid reflux, or smoking, won't cause a fever.

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Coughs are notoriously difficult to get rid of, and unfortunately, no magic pill can make them disappear overnight. That’s ...