A chronic cough can be due to many things from asthma to post-COVID-19. Here's how to figure out why you can't stop coughing ...

Q: I have developed an episodic but chronic cough. My wife thought it could be due to my acid reflux. Is that a real thing? A: We cough to protect our airway or because something irritates the airway.

A cough that persists beyond the usual duration of a cold or seasonal infection may signal an underlying health issue. While ...

GERD, postnasal drip, and asthma are 3 of the most common causes of chronic cough in all age groups. In prospective adult studies, GERD either alone or in combination with other diseases contributes ...

Some of the best foods to eat if you have GERD — frequent acid reflux — include alkaline foods like bananas, cauliflower, ...

My nose has been plugged up for a few weeks from a sinus infection. Now my left ear is feeling full, and sounds are muffled. Can that be related? My dad says yes. (He has GERD; he says it has affected ...

How often is chronic cough due to laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR)? Are proton-pump inhibitors prescribed for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) effective in the treatment of chronic cough? LPR is ...

Is that lingering cough simply annoying or the sign of something much worse? Here's how to tell if it's time to call the doctor. The post When to Worry About a Cough That Won’t Go Away appeared first ...

A European survey found that 27.9% of patients with chronic cough had refractory forms of cough, and 53.6% stopped seeking ...

Coughing is a reflex that typically serves as a defense mechanism to clear the airways of irritants or secretions. (Fun fact: Coughs can propel air and particles out of the lungs and throat at speeds ...