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GERD (Acid Reflux) (Expert Forum)
Reflux Cough
Answered by
Ratnakar Kini, MD - Gastroenterology, Pediatrics, acid reflux, gerd, colitis
Gastroenterologist & Hepatologist
India
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Doctor's Answer
by Ratnakar Kini, MD, Apr 22, 2008 11:10AM
, Apr 22, 2008 11:10AM
Hi giupset.
Cough could be due to various causes. If you are diagnosed with cough due to reflux, there are two options to control cough.
If the reflux has been for a long time, your airways would have become hyperreactive producing asthma like symptoms and cough is one of the symptoms. In this case, a bronchodilator may be helpful.
If your reflux is only of recent onset, treating reflux with PPI alone is enough to control cough
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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.
Cough could be due to various causes. If you are diagnosed with cough due to reflux, there are two options to control cough.
If the reflux has been for a long time, your airways would have become hyperreactive producing asthma like symptoms and cough is one of the symptoms. In this case, a bronchodilator may be helpful.
If your reflux is only of recent onset, treating reflux with PPI alone is enough to control cough
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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.
