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 ...

There are different over-the-counter therapies to help relieve the discomfort associated with acid reflux. But did you know there’s one that comes in gum form? Reflux Gourmet is currently the only ...

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 ...

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 ...

You've just finished dinner, you're ready to dive into that new Netflix show you've been binge-watching, and just as you get ...

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, ...

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 ...

The new work by UCSF researchers could lead to interventions to prevent pneumonia or treat certain types of chronic cough. When a mouthful of water goes down the wrong pipe – heading toward a healthy ...

Sore throats are very common and won't come with a fever if they're caused by something like allergies, the common cold, or ...