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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
Mon, 17 Dec 2018
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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
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What Causes Chronic Cough And Acid Reflux?

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