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.

Before rushing to the pharmacy for some medication, you may want to read this first. Chances are you already have a remedy at home. But before we get to that, let’s understand what acid reflux is ...

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There’s no medical treatment for reflux, it’s just antacids basically, make you not notice that you still have reflux, but the only treatment for reflux is surgical,” Smith said. The LINX procedure is ...

Despite a relatively low response rate to acid suppression therapy to treat chronic cough, heartburn was a highly significant predictor of success. Heartburn is a useful predictor of the success of ...

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A cough lasting over eight weeks, known as a chronic cough, signals potential underlying issues like asthma, reflux, or heart ...

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A number of home remedies, such as honey and saltwater, may help a cough go away naturally. If home remedies do not help, over-the-counter and prescription medications are available. Some natural ...

Most people get heartburn once in a while—that achy, fiery feeling in your chest after polishing off a big, fatty meal, also known as acid reflux. What is that, exactly? “At base, reflux is stomach ...