My sleep is often interrupted my dry coughing which some doctors believed to be as a result of GERD. How does GERD cause coughing?
Q: Why do people with GERD cough during the night while tryng to sleep?
Answers (2)
1/ 7/09 10:47am
It is because of the acid flowing backwards is irritating the throat. Elevate your head and take antacids before going to bed. I am a sufferer, too and these preventive behavioral changes helped me.
1/ 8/09 2:56pm
I have had GERD for years and once I elevated my headboard 2 inches, I no longer experience any reflux at night. I also don't eat anything for at least 2 hours before going to bed....
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