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.

Acid reflux is a very common (but also often very annoying or distressing) medical problem that can make your life miserable at times. It may make it feel like your heart or stomach is literally on ...

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), also known as gastro oesophageal reflux disease, is more than just the occasional heartburn—it’s a chronic condition where stomach acid keeps flowing back into ...

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 ...

If you’ve ever consumed a particularly large meal (such as Thanksgiving dinner), you may have experienced the unpleasant sensation of acid reflux afterwards. Acid reflux on occasion is usually not a ...

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

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 ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: Every morning, after drinking 1-2 cups of coffee, I spend a few hours having to clear my throat. It’s like having a chest cold. I’ve tried avoiding milk, using powdered creamer and ...