Gerd?

The question I have is this. I have been suffering from Acid Reflux for years.

Can Gerd cause a stuffy noise with a cough. Both produce a clear sticky mucas. No discoloration at all.

[Ratnakar Kini, MD]

Hi,
Hoarseness of voice and cough can occur in severe cases of GERD when the reflux content go high up to the throat..
PPI and lifestyle modifications would be helpful.
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The information provided is for patients’ education only and is not a medical advice. Always consult your personal physician for complete evaluation of your health problem.

- Ratnakar Kini M.D.

[Johnbo34]

On that note, is a PPI better than a H2 in severe cases of GERD.

For example I am on 300mg of Ranitidine a day. (Once a Day)

Would getting on Nexium actually work better?

The Ranitidine does stop acid I guess, but I still get the regurgitation a lot. Just is not that sour.

[Ratnakar Kini, MD]

Hi,
PPI is  better than H2RA.
But there is one exception. When you get nighttime symptoms H2RA works better.
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The information provided is for patients’ education only and is not a medical advice. Always consult your personal physician for complete evaluation of your health problem.

- Ratnakar Kini M.D.