Dear Dr. Gott: For the last four years, my 13-year-old daughter has had periodic attacks of coughing spasms. We have been told she has asthma. Treatment with a variety of medications for this ailment ...

Acid reflux does not just affect the stomach and oesophagus. In many cases, it can also irritate the throat, leading to symptoms such as hoarseness, chronic cough, throat clearing, and persistent ...

When a mouthful of water goes down the wrong pipe—heading toward a healthy person's lungs instead of their gut—they start coughing uncontrollably. That's because their upper airway senses the water ...

In TODAY.com’s Never Have I Ever series, a gastroenterologist explains why this household product is probably doing you more ...

NORRISTOWN, Pennsylvania (WPVI) -- Certain foods are known to trigger heartburn. But when it seems everything causes that burning pain, it's time for a specialist, not just the antacids. A local man ...

Don't Ignore That Chronic Cough: Causes, Risks, Treatment and Prevention Tips Explained : By Ambika Mondal It starts as a tickle, a slight irritation in your throat, and before you know it, that ...

Chronic reflux should not be ignored, because it can cause esophageal inflammation and lead to serious health concerns. A small subset of people with GERD will develop a condition known as Barrett’s ...

Coughing is one of the body’s most essential protective reflexes, designed to remove foreign irritants like dust, bacteria, and viruses from the airways. While it serves a critical role in keeping us ...