Several nutrient-dense foods can aggravate cough, cold and chest congestion by irritating the throat, triggering excess mucus ...

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 ...

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A Maryland-based doctor explains why constant throat clearing is usually linked to silent acid reflux (LPR), not oesophageal ...

Some people continue coughing after they recover from a common respiratory infection. Doctors explain why a cough can last ...

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 ...

Dear Dr. Roach: I am a 70-year-old female in excellent health, and I have a very healthy diet and fitness regimen. But I have had a persistent dry cough for 20 or so years. After seeing many doctors, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Even if it's not accompanied by other symptoms, battling an ongoing cough can be annoying. Whether you’re coughing constantly or ...

The median age of the 150 children (91 boys, 56 girls) studied was 8.2 years (IQR 7); 163 parents were approached (response rate of 92%). Spirometry was normal in all children who could perform ...

Chest pain could be a sign of a heart attack or heartburn. Doctors say the difference is not always obvious, so addressing ...

No one wants to be the person who can’t stop coughing. Not only is it uncomfortable on your throat, but it also draws angry stares from others in elevators, subway cars, and restaurants—especially ...