An estimated 20% of Americans suffer from GERD, a chronic form of acid reflux that goes beyond occasional heartburn. Here's ...

A cough that produces mucus or phlegm can reveal an underlying infection or condition. Learn about wet cough causes and how ...

Background: While medical therapy may fail to improve cough due to gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), it is not known if inadequate esophageal acid suppression is responsible. Methods ...

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) causes heartburn and discomfort. Learn its symptoms, triggers, treatments, and how to ...

Dr. Ken Stewart, Assistant Professor of Primary Care at KCU Joplin details when acid reflux could mean you need to see a ...

It's often associated with heartburn, but three out of four GERD patients have a cough, either on its own or along with heartburn. GERD occurs when the lower muscle between the stomach and ...

However, I've not been diagnosed with any acid reflux or postnasal drip. — D.S. Dear D.S.: Although most people think that asthma causes wheezing, cough is a very common symptom of asthma.

Most things that cause dry cough, like allergies, acid reflux, or smoking, won't cause a fever. Treating the underlying cause is key to stopping the cough and getting relief. Having a cough can be ...

An occasional cough helps clear irritants and secretions from your lungs and prevents infection. But if you develop a chronic cough that persists for weeks, you should find out if you have a medical ...

Health is no laughing matter, even for Saturday Night Live (SNL) star Kenan Thompson. While some use moments from life to ...

Regularly taking small sips of water throughout the day may also help clear acid in the esophagus and treat a GERD-related chronic cough. Alcohol damages mucus in the gastric system’s lining and ...

However, I’ve not been diagnosed with any acid reflux or postnasal drip. — D.S. ANSWER: Although most people think that asthma causes wheezing, cough is a very common symptom of asthma. You’ve named ...