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What Causes Cought After Eating?

Why do I cough after eating? Once in a while I cough so hard that I cough up what I ve just eaten. I don t cough a lot, and I don t cough while I m eating, it s just mostly after eating. Also I notice I cannot eat something and lay down as I ll belch and some of it comes up in the back of my throat....
posted on Tue, 22 Jul 2014
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Thanks for your question on HCM.
I can understand your Situation and problem.
In my opinion you are having GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease).
Cough is also seen in GERD, especially during eating. It is due to laxity of gastroesophageal sphincter.
Because of this the acid of the stomach tends to come up in the esophagus and cause the symptoms of belching and food coming in throat.
So try to follow these steps for better symptomatic relief in GERD.
1. Avoid hot and spicy food.
2. Avoid stress and anxiety.
3. Avoid large meals, instead take frequent small meals.
4. Take proton pump inhibitor.
5. Go for walk after meals.
6. Keep 2-3 pillows under head in bed to prevent acid reflux.
7. Loose weight if you are obese.
8. Quit smoking and alcohol if you have these habits.
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What Causes Cought After Eating?

Thanks for your question on HCM. I can understand your Situation and problem. In my opinion you are having GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease). Cough is also seen in GERD, especially during eating. It is due to laxity of gastroesophageal sphincter. Because of this the acid of the stomach tends to come up in the esophagus and cause the symptoms of belching and food coming in throat. So try to follow these steps for better symptomatic relief in GERD. 1. Avoid hot and spicy food. 2. Avoid stress and anxiety. 3. Avoid large meals, instead take frequent small meals. 4. Take proton pump inhibitor. 5. Go for walk after meals. 6. Keep 2-3 pillows under head in bed to prevent acid reflux. 7. Loose weight if you are obese. 8. Quit smoking and alcohol if you have these habits.