GERD and allergies would indeed be the most common cause of the symptoms.
Chronic sinusitis and rhinitis are also possible. A sinus CT scan can be done to exclude these possibilities.
Obtaining a 24-hr pH study to definitively exclude GERD can be considered.
You can also consider another ENT opinion, or a referral to an allergist.
Followup with your personal physician is essential.
This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice - the information presented is for patients education only. Please see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.
Kevin, M.D.
www.kevinmd.com
have you been to an endocrinologist? to check thyroid?
Forgot to ask, you mention Claritin, but didn't say if you had gone to an allergist? If not, maybe that would be another option - have the scratch tests and see if it is an allergy. Claritin/Astelin not for all allerigies...
No, haven't been to an endocrinologist...which thyroid condition would cause such symptoms?
Haven't gone to an allergist either, I want to do that next, but my ENT wants to refer me to a gastro instead...I think he feels it has to be acid because he's never able to see any post-nasal drip when I go in. I could swear it feels like it, though, and I can hear it in my voice sometimes. Just really confused. Thanks.