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Monday, October, 26, 2009

Coughing Symptoms

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Can my cough be due to acid reflux?

By Todd Eisner Health Expert

Chronic cough and even chest pain can be caused by acid reflux. This can be difficult to diagnose because the symptoms are often not associated with classic symptoms of acid reflux, such as heartburn. [Editor's note: If you're experiencing chest pain, it's important to talk to your doctor immediately about whether heart conditions could be causing the symptoms you're experiencing. See common heart attack symptoms here.]

 

Frequently, cough and chest pain related to acid reflux require double...

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Home Care Although coughing can be a troubling symptom, it is usually your body's way of healing. Here are some tips to help ease your cough: If you have a dry, tickling cough, try... Read more »
Coughing up blood
...Home Care Cough suppressants may help if this condition is due to throat irritationfrom violent coughing. However, cough suppressants mayleadairway obstruction in some cases. Always checkwith... Read more »
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Whooping cough Symptoms runny nose slight fever (102F or lower) severe, repeated coughs that: make breathing difficultresult in... Read more »
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Symptomatic can mean showing symptoms, or it may concern a specific symptom. Symptoms are signs of disease or injury and are usually noticed by the patient. Many conditions and... Read more »

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Medications

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This combination medication is used to relieve coughs caused by the common cold, bronchitis,... Read more »

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This combination product is used to temporarily treat cough and stuffy nose symptoms caused by... Read more »

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...part of the brain (cough center) to help you stop coughing. This product also contains a... Read more »

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This combination medication is used to relieve coughs caused by the common cold, bronchitis,... Read more »

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This combination medication is used to relieve coughs caused by the common cold, bronchitis, and... Read more »

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