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Could Taking Omeprazole Be Safe For Oesophagitis And Haitus Hernia?

I am a 42 yr old female with oesophagitis and haitus hernia. I take 40mg omeprazole daily. I have been developing a worsening chesty productive cough which is aggravating my asthma. I have been on 2 courses of antibiotics which didnt really clear it up. Could the cough be linked to my hiatus hernia?
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dear there is no side effects for short term use but if you take long term may cause hip fractures, cardiac events, iron deficiency, Clostridium difficile infection, pneumonia. hiatus hernia cause gastroesophageal reflux disease cause nocturnal cough. so avoid fatty foods at night eat early and sleep late.head end elevation etc.. it may be caused by bacteria l infection please get it done for sputam culture and get treated accordingly. I think I answered to your question if you have more questions feel free to ask.

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Could Taking Omeprazole Be Safe For Oesophagitis And Haitus Hernia?

hello thank you for trusting HCM dear there is no side effects for short term use but if you take long term may cause hip fractures, cardiac events, iron deficiency, Clostridium difficile infection, pneumonia. hiatus hernia cause gastroesophageal reflux disease cause nocturnal cough. so avoid fatty foods at night eat early and sleep late.head end elevation etc.. it may be caused by bacteria l infection please get it done for sputam culture and get treated accordingly. I think I answered to your question if you have more questions feel free to ask. take care