Acid refluxcan cause coughing when stomach acid irritates the throat or is breathed in.
Your esophagus is sometimes also called your food pipe.
This article looks at GERD symptoms, including chronic cough.
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It also reviews some potential treatments for GERD.
Signs of a GERD Cough
Apersistent coughcan have many possible causes.
It’s important to have this symptom evaluated by a healthcare provider.
Get our printable guide for your next healthcare provider’s appointment to help you ask the right questions.
If your cough is related to GERD, you will likely have other symptoms, too.
In most cases, you’re able to prevent acid reflux before it starts.
When you have fewer acid reflux episodes, there is less chance of damage to your esophagus.
Over-the-counter remedies can also help.
There are also alternative homeopathic remedies for easing heartburn.
Discuss these with your healthcare provider if you’re thinking of trying them.
Your GERD may also interfere with your quality of life.
you could prevent acid reflux with prescribed or over-the-counter medications.
Lifestyle changes can also help.
Eat smaller meals and avoid food and drink that trigger acid reflux.
It also helps to maintain a healthy weight.
Get our printable guide for your next healthcare provider’s appointment to help you ask the right questions.
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