Cause Of Chronic Cough
GERD Disguised
Two new studies presented at the 72nd American College of Gastroenterology Annual Meeting highlighted the sometimes confusing connections between gastroesophageal reflux and seemingly unrelated problems such as severe chest pain and chronic cough.
In one experiment, researchers at Brigham & Women's Hospital in Boston studied patients in emergency rooms who complained of serious chest pain. Researchers found that more women than men in their study were being rushed to the emergency room w...
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Expert & Community Posts
A Summary of Recent Asthma Research
By Kathi MacNaughton , Health Expert...interesting ones. Asthma is one of 3 common causes of chronic cough in children. A group of... Read more »
Understanding Cough Variant Asthma
By Kathi MacNaughton , Health Expert...characterized by the fact that its only symptom is a chronic cough. People who have CVA do not... Read more »
Aging and Incontinence: Dispelling the Myth
By Jasmine Schmidt , Health Expert...sphincter due to years of physical stress caused by a chronic cough, prolapse following... Read more »
Can my cough be due to acid reflux?
By Todd Eisner , Health ExpertChronic cough and even chest pain can be caused by acid reflux. This can be difficult to diagnose... Read more »
Dr. Eisner Answer your GERD Questions: Does Smoking Cause Acid Reflux?
By Todd Eisner , Health Expert... tell if that is the cause of my cough? Chronic cough, sore throat, laryngitis with... Read more »
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Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Symptoms
...symptoms that patients may experience include:Abdominal pain Alcohol intolerance Bloating Chest pain Chronic cough Depression, anxiety, panic attacks Diarrhea Dizziness Dry eyes and mouth Earache... Read more »Sinusitis: Symptoms
...year, even during nonallergy seasons.Specifically symptoms may include:Nasal congestion and obstructionChronic cough (day and night) -- research suggests that sinusitis is one of the main causes... Read more »Acid Reflux Symptoms
...coughing and wheezing may occur. In fact, in one study, GERD alone accounted for 41.1% of cases of chronic cough in nonsmoking patients. The incidence was even higher when GERD and asthma were... Read more »Pneumonia: Diagnosis
...drip, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and chronic bronchitis. Other obvious common causes of chronic cough include heavy smoking or the use of heart drugs known as ACE inhibitors.Acute... Read more »Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease: Diseases with Similar Symptoms
...in which the airways in the lung are chronically dilated. The patient may have chronic sinusitis, a chronic cough, and heavy sputum, often containing blood. The condition is usually preceded by... Read more »Images
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