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.

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 ...

NHS guidance warns festive overindulgence can trigger acid reflux, with two main symptoms of heartburn and sour taste, plus ...

Medically reviewed by Jeffrey S. Lander, MD Key Takeaways Chest pain when coughing can sometimes be a sign of a medical ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), already one of the most common gastrointestinal conditions, is increasing in prevalence, yet it remains a difficult disease to diagnose. In North America, ...

The holiday season brings festive meals, rich desserts, late nights and plenty of celebration. It is also a time when many ...