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cronic cough
by grandmamick, Aug 28, 2004 12:00AM
I started coughing about 1 month ago. I went to the doctor and he said my lungs are clear, I was given zpac and then alegra-d. Now I am taking Benzonatate 200mg. These are suppose to help stop the cough. NOTHING is helping. A few years ago I had this same cough and went through a ton of respiratory tests and found nothing. Although the cough was there for 5-6 months. That happened 2 years in a row. I am exhausted from this and just need to find out why. I have asked for alergy (allergy) tests to see if that is my problem, but my doctor thinks not. IS it possible that acid reflux could cause this cough? There are several family members with this although none have a cough, just terrible heartburn, which I do NOT have. Would it hurt to take something like prilosec or pepcid or one of those to see if it helps? The cough seems to be coming from my chest even though the doctor says my lungs are clear. My friend wonders if it is congestive heart failure. You see I have had MANY ideas and NOTHING is helping.
Doctor's Answer
by National Jewish, Sep 07, 2004 12:00AM
, Sep 07, 2004 12:00AM
In a person who has a normal chest x-ray and who doesn’t smoke the most common causes of cough are postnasal drip, chronic sinus problem, heartburn, and asthma. A chronic cough can also be a side effect of a group of medicines used to treat high blood pressure called angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors.
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is the back flow of stomach contents, including digestive juices, into the esophagus or food tube. This is most commonly called acid reflux or heartburn. This acid reflux can come all the way up into the mouth and nose. When this happens the material can be aspirated, dribbling into the windpipe and lungs. This could explain your cough.
Acid reflux can cause the following symptoms:
· Heartburn or a sour taste in the mouth;
· Pain occurring in the middle of the chest;
· Coughing and/or choking while lying down;
· Increased trouble breathing while asleep; and
· Even no symptoms at all. This is called “silent reflux” and it is common.
A trial of Prilosec® (omeprazole) or Pepcid® (famotidine) would not hurt. Please check with your doctor about this possibility to be sure this is the best treatment for you.
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is the back flow of stomach contents, including digestive juices, into the esophagus or food tube. This is most commonly called acid reflux or heartburn. This acid reflux can come all the way up into the mouth and nose. When this happens the material can be aspirated, dribbling into the windpipe and lungs. This could explain your cough.
Acid reflux can cause the following symptoms:
· Heartburn or a sour taste in the mouth;
· Pain occurring in the middle of the chest;
· Coughing and/or choking while lying down;
· Increased trouble breathing while asleep; and
· Even no symptoms at all. This is called “silent reflux” and it is common.
A trial of Prilosec® (omeprazole) or Pepcid® (famotidine) would not hurt. Please check with your doctor about this possibility to be sure this is the best treatment for you.
Member Comments (1)
by ruth67, May 16, 2008 10:55PM
A related discussion, COUGHING/VOIMTING/RIBS HURTING was started.
