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.

Gastroesophageal reflux (also referred to as acid reflux) and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) are terms that are often ...

Medically reviewed by Jonathan B. Jassey, DO Treating a chronic cough depends on its underlying cause and may involve ...

The symptoms of heart attack are very similar to another, far less dangerous culprit - acid reflux. Dr Kunal Sood is breaking ...

According to the HSE, acid reflux – or heartburn – is a burning feeling in the chest that occurs when stomach acid moves up ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

If you have GERD, be sure to drink alcohol in moderation during the holidays. Drinking too much alcohol prompts more acid production and causes the esophageal muscles to relax, making acid reflux more ...

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 ...