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.

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

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 ...

Medically reviewed by Qin Rao, MD Acid reflux occurs when stomach acid travels back up from the stomach into the esophagus ...

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 ...

Those who suffer from acid reflux need to be aware of a new associated risk for a deadly health event. According to RefluxUK, ...

Frequent heartburn is a warning sign. Experts say it can indicate GERD, a condition where stomach acid flows back into the ...

The inflammation and buildup of mucus that occurs in a sinus infection can block the tubes. This type of blockage is known as obstructive eustachian tube dysfunction.

Can the height of your pillow affect reflux? New research shows that a low pillow height significantly increases LPR risk in ...