Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. 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 ...

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 chronic cough without heartburn are the tell-tale signs of the condition; surgery is typically not the answer.

A continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine can relieve not only sleep apnea but the heartburn and chronic cough that often accompanies it, a new study finds. People who suffer from sleep ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Consistent users of positive airway pressure had reduced nocturnal gastroesophageal reflux after 2 years of ...

When to worry: Seek medical help if your cough brings blood, causes severe breathlessness, or persists with weight loss, fever, or voice changes. Why it lingers: Post-infection inflammation, allergies ...

Medically reviewed by Jay N. Yepuri, MD Heartburn can feel like a burning in your upper chest, from your breastbone to your ...

While the exact relationship is unclear, GERD can trigger postnasal drip-like symptoms due to stomach acid irritating the nasal passages, leading to excess mucus production. Postnasal drip is unlikely ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Dr. Ken Stewart, Assistant Professor of Primary Care at KCU Joplin details when acid reflux could mean you need to see a physician ...

NORRISTOWN, Pennsylvania (WPVI) -- Certain foods are known to trigger heartburn. But when it seems everything causes that burning pain, it's time for a specialist, not just the antacids. A local man ...

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.