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.

Adults prescribed a GLP-1 agent had a 12% higher risk for developing a new chronic cough -- one that persists for over 8 ...

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 ...

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 ...

People are hearing more coughing this time of year. So, how do we know when a cough is concerning? Dr. Albert Polito, the ...

Dr. Albert Polito, the director of the Lung Center at the Mercy Medical Center, explained the signs that could mean a cough ...

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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, ...