Q: I have developed an episodic but chronic cough. My wife thought it could be due to my acid reflux. Is that a real thing? A: We cough to protect our airway or because something irritates the airway.

Postnasal drip occurs when secretions in the back of your nose drip down into your voice box, forcing you to cough, she ...

One of the lesser-known symptoms of acid reflux is coughing, often triggered by the body’s protective reflex to prevent food, liquid, or stomach acid from entering the airways. When acid reflux ...

Acid reflux and GERD trigger coughing as a defense mechanism to protect your airway and lungs, he adds. “In the case of reflux or other throat irritation, the sensation in the throat can be ...

A nonproductive cough, known as a dry cough, doesn’t produce phlegm or mucus. Many things — from allergies to acid reflux — can cause a dry cough. In some cases, there’s no obvious cause.

A dry cough might get worse at night if you have a condition like acid reflux, asthma, or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Postnasal drip from a cold, allergies, or sinus infection ...

For instance, environmental irritants like pollen, dander, mold, and grass may trigger coughing. Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), or acid reflux, occurs when the stomach contents flow back ...

If it becomes chronic (long-lasting), it may indicate an underlying condition requiring treatment, such as allergies, asthma, or acid reflux. Coughing can be bothersome, but you can get some much ...

2. Raise the head of your bed or prop yourself up with a wedge pillow “This may help with a cough caused by acid reflux by stopping stomach acid rising up to the throat,”says Dr Brame.