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 ...

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 ...

No one wants to be the person who can’t stop coughing. Not only is it uncomfortable on your throat, but it also draws angry stares from others in elevators, subway cars, and restaurants—especially ...

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 ...

Acid reflux is when stomach acid flows into the esophagus and mouth, causing heartburn. GERD is a chronic form of acid reflux, and it can lead to serious health problems if untreated. Triggers of GERD ...

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 ...

Klein is a contributor for TIME. Klein is a contributor for TIME. No one wants to be the person who can’t stop coughing. Not only is it uncomfortable on your throat, but it also draws angry stares ...

Coughing is a reflex that typically serves as a defense mechanism to clear the airways of irritants or secretions. (Fun fact: Coughs can propel air and particles out of the lungs and throat at speeds ...

The main symptoms of acid reflux are: heartburn – a burning sensation in the middle of your chest, an unpleasant sour taste in your mouth, caused by stomach acid. You may also have: a cough or hiccups ...

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 ...