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What Causes Heart Burn, Unusual Taste In Mouth And Chesty Cough?

Hi there I am having a problem I have been suffering with heart burn on and of for years some times of a night when I lay on my right side I wake up with a metal taste in my mouth it's very strong I also have a cough with it and the other night I could hear a strong rattling noise coming from my chest I have to sit up until it passes please can you help me and tell me what causing it thank you
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Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns..

As per your complain it seems that the symptoms of heartburn along with metallic taste in mouth,cough and chest rattling or wheezing can be most probably be due to Gastro-esophageal reflux disease also known as Acid reflux..
I would suggest you to consult an Otolaryngologist and get evaluated and a thorough clinical evaluation and investigations like upper G.I Endoscopy can help in diagnosis and treatment can be planned accordingly..
In case if acid reflux is confirmed as the cause, you can be advised to take proton pump inhibitors like Pantoprazole or Omeprazole, antacids like milk of magnesia, H2 blockers like Ranitidine.
You should avoid spicy and large meals..
Take small frequent meals..
Drink plenty of water and take more of Yoghurt in diet as it is a probiotic..
You should take short walks after meals, loose weight if obese and also do moderate workout..
Sleep with head slightly raised as compared to feet and recline in left lateral position..

Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards.
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.
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What Causes Heart Burn, Unusual Taste In Mouth And Chesty Cough?

Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns.. As per your complain it seems that the symptoms of heartburn along with metallic taste in mouth,cough and chest rattling or wheezing can be most probably be due to Gastro-esophageal reflux disease also known as Acid reflux.. I would suggest you to consult an Otolaryngologist and get evaluated and a thorough clinical evaluation and investigations like upper G.I Endoscopy can help in diagnosis and treatment can be planned accordingly.. In case if acid reflux is confirmed as the cause, you can be advised to take proton pump inhibitors like Pantoprazole or Omeprazole, antacids like milk of magnesia, H2 blockers like Ranitidine. You should avoid spicy and large meals.. Take small frequent meals.. Drink plenty of water and take more of Yoghurt in diet as it is a probiotic.. You should take short walks after meals, loose weight if obese and also do moderate workout.. Sleep with head slightly raised as compared to feet and recline in left lateral position.. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.