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 ...

The most common laryngeal signs reported to be associated with GERD include generalized edema and redness involving the arytenoid intercommissure, bar between this area, and false and true vocal cords ...

Heartburn isn’t the only sign.

A dry cough doesn't produce mucus or phlegm, unlike a wet (productive) cough. A tickling or scratchy sensation in the throat prompts a cough. A natural reflex, it helps protect your airways and lungs ...

Coughing up phlegm after eating can be a sign that the act of eating is irritating or triggering something in the digestive system. Possible causes include food allergies, aspiration, or GERD. Phlegm ...

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 ...

It’s normal to experience heartburn once in a while. But frequent heartburn or certain other symptoms may be signs of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), a chronic disorder in which stomach acid ...

Aspiration is a common cause of coughing after eating, when you inhale something into your windpipe. Treatment for coughing after eating typically includes dietary changes and medications. Eating ...

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 ...

Type 2 diabetes patients prescribed GLP-1 receptor agonists were more likely to develop chronic cough versus those prescribed other medications. Increased cough risk persisted when patients with a ...