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 ...

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 ...

Q: My 30-year-old son was diagnosed with GERD. He really struggled with PPIs (proton-pump inhibitors), but when he stopped taking the drug his doctor prescribed, he had rebound reflux. He has ...

Got a cough you can’t seem to shake? Lemon and honey for cough relief may be just the natural remedy you need. And if you’re not a fan of syrupy cough suppressants, the subtly sweet-and-tart flavor ...

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 ...

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 ...

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A wet cough is one that produces mucus or phlegm. It’s also sometimes called a productive or chesty cough. An occasional cough is usually nothing to be worried about — it’s a normal reflex that helps ...

It’s no accident that the wracking coughs that accompany allergies, colds, and other respiratory problems never seem to go away. Coughing is the body’s way of removing irritating substances from the ...