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 ...

If you’ve had a mystery cough that just won’t go away, it’s easy to assume it’s something respiratory: maybe lingering from a cold, seasonal allergies, or even asthma. But sometimes, the source of the ...

Coughing, throat irritation, and hoarseness after eating could point to LPR, a lesser-known form of acid reflux. According to Dr Joseph Salhab, managing trigger foods, meal timing, and using ...

Chronic cough has more than 20 causes, and in up to 62% of cases more than one cause can be involved. Specific therapy for the cause of chronic cough leads to cough resolution in up to 98% of cases.

The median age of the 150 children (91 boys, 56 girls) studied was 8.2 years (IQR 7); 163 parents were approached (response rate of 92%). Spirometry was normal in all children who could perform ...

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 ...

Sometimes a heavy meal can leave an individual with a persistent irritation in the throat that forces them to cough continuously for an extended period. While this may appear surprising to many, ...

Anyone who has dealt with a lingering cough knows how quickly it can take over daily life. It interrupts conversations, disrupts sleep and makes even simple things like eating or drinking ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Many people use the two terms interchangeably, but heartburn and acid reflux are not the same thing. In ...