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.

Gastroesophageal reflux (GER) is the second most common cause of chronic cough in immunocompetent patients who are nonsmokers, not on angiotensin-converting-enzyme inhibitors and have normal chest ...

A continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine can relieve not only sleep apnea but the heartburn and chronic cough that often accompanies it, a new study finds. People who suffer from sleep ...

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 ...

Does the thought of plate full of pasta drenched in tomato sauce sound delicious or make you wince? For people susceptible to heartburn-- or a painful burning feeling in your chest that's often caused ...

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 ...

Despite a relatively low response rate to acid suppression therapy to treat chronic cough, heartburn was a highly significant predictor of success. Heartburn is a useful predictor of the success of ...

doctor checking young child’s cough Children with nonspecific chronic cough may not need to be routinely evaluated or treated with empirical therapy for gastroesophageal reflux without overt ...

Coughing is one of the body’s most essential protective reflexes, designed to remove foreign irritants like dust, bacteria, and viruses from the airways. While it serves a critical role in keeping us ...

A dry cough doesn't produce mucus or phlegm, unlike a wet (productive) cough. A tickling or scratchy sensation in the throat prompts a cough. A natural reflex, it helps protect your airways and lungs ...