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Suggest Treatment For Persistent Dry Cough And GERD
I have had a dry persistent cough when I try to talk for 4 months now. Been to doctor three times. Ruled out asthma, copd, changed blood pressure mediction (Hyzaar), and now tyring a medication for Gurd. Still the same. Feel great. Negative x ray. I have had a heart beat that skips occasionally they say. Had it for years. I feel great at 73. Lots of energy. So can this cough be associated with anything to do with the heart? Do I need to go to an ear, nose, throat specialist?
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Sat, 3 Jan 2015
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Cough in your case is related to reflux gastritis.Take antacids like pantop 40.thankyou
Cough in your case is related to reflux gastritis.Take antacids like pantop 40.thankyou
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Hi,
I am sorry for the situation you are in.
1. If I was your caring doctor, would advise to run further tests to rule out:
- heart problems: ECG, cardiac echo, stress test, Holter monitoring
- GERD: upper endoscopy
- throat issues: ENT examination
2. For the moment, I advise to:
- continue medications for GERD (including PPIs)
- avoid foods that would irritate and aggravate dry cough
- increase water intake
- do not lay down immediately after eating
- sleep with raised head
Hope it was of help!
I am sorry for the situation you are in.
1. If I was your caring doctor, would advise to run further tests to rule out:
- heart problems: ECG, cardiac echo, stress test, Holter monitoring
- GERD: upper endoscopy
- throat issues: ENT examination
2. For the moment, I advise to:
- continue medications for GERD (including PPIs)
- avoid foods that would irritate and aggravate dry cough
- increase water intake
- do not lay down immediately after eating
- sleep with raised head
Hope it was of help!
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