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What Causes Chronic Cough And Acid Reflux?
I have had chronic cough for 8 weeks... have taken 2 antibiotics, nasal sprays, otc tussins, salves, acid reflux meds, to no avail... still coughing. Could this be from acid reflux ? How will I know if so ? No sore throat; no lung rattles, no high temps... JUST COUGHING WHITE FOAMY PHLEGM, and seemingly head congestion. Thanks. B Stewart
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Thu, 5 Jan 2017
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Hi,
In my opinion coughing white phlegm is not related to an acid reflux. White phlegm indicate the presence of an infection. White phlegm is often related time a viral bronchitis.
So, this can be the reason why antibiotics were not effective. I recommend you to use a mucolytic to relieve the cough. I also recommend to drink liquids.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi,
General & Family Physician
In my opinion coughing white phlegm is not related to an acid reflux. White phlegm indicate the presence of an infection. White phlegm is often related time a viral bronchitis.
So, this can be the reason why antibiotics were not effective. I recommend you to use a mucolytic to relieve the cough. I also recommend to drink liquids.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi,
General & Family Physician
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