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 ...

After pH testing of either type, abnormal acid exposure time (AET) when the pH in the lower esophagus is greater than 6% ...

There is a greater prevalence of acid reflux disease in patients with both of these conditions, and treating the sleep apnea in turn may improve the acid reflux, which then may improve the cough, ...

The new work by UCSF researchers could lead to interventions to prevent pneumonia or treat certain types of chronic cough. When a mouthful of water goes down the wrong pipe – heading toward a healthy ...

Dear Dr. Roach: I am a 70-year-old female in excellent health, and I have a very healthy diet and fitness regimen. But I have had a persistent dry cough for 20 or so years. After seeing many doctors, ...

Persistent cough and fever might be your body giving you signals that there’s something seriously wrong with it. It could be ...

The sound of cough is a common occurrence at any clinic or hospital. From a fleeting tickle in the throat to the relentless ...

Heartburn can feel like a burning in your upper chest, from your breastbone to your throat. Regurgitation causes your stomach contents to flow back up your esophagus, which can create a bitter ...