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.

Chronic cough is any cough that lasts for at least 4 weeks in children and 8 weeks in adults. If you can't stop coughing it could be due to asthma, post-COVID-19, GERD, COPD, and more. Once the ...

Have a cough that just won't quit? You're not the only one.Some doctors are seeing upticks in New Yorkers battling lingering coughs as a top symptom of the nasty mix of common cold, influenza and ...

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 ...

Home Remedies Or Medicines – Which Is More Effective Cure For Cough? Let us get straight to the point. When it comes to treating coughs, is it better to resort to medicines or settle with home ...

This informational guide, part of PS's Condition Center, lays out the realities of this health concern: what it is, what it can look like, and strategies that medical experts say are proven to help.