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.

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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 ...

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 ...

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Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), also known as gastro oesophageal reflux disease, is more than just the occasional heartburn—it’s a chronic condition where stomach acid keeps flowing back into ...

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Coughs are tedious, right? The everyday kind can linger for weeks and leave you with a sore throat, muscle strains ⁠and broken sleep. It’s no surprise there’s a booming market for remedies. But how ...