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What Causes Constant Burping And Difficulty In Swallowing?

I ha e been on omeprozole 40mg twice daily for almost a year. I started with a cough about 2 years ago. I had chest X-ray, breathing tests and was given asthma inhalers to try. This was no help. And no signs of asthma. Was using allergy Meds also. I went to a ENT and he used camera up nose and down throat. He agreed allergy and acid reflux combined. My cough is better when I take omeprozole twice daily....but I have a constant burp....it gets to a point where I can struggle to swallow (air, not food) as air is trying to come back up. Air seems to come from higher up, not stomach. I DO NOT COUGH or burp LAYING DOWN !! As. Said cough is better, but still a constant irritation that leads to a low cough or clearing of the throat. I believe this is gastro more than anything. I am also on BP medicine....I have been on 3 different ones...because they thought original cause if cough....but no real changes there !! Any suggestions ?? It can become debilitating at times and exhausting !!
Fri, 9 Jun 2017
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Hello,

This is GERD that is reflux disease. You need some lifestyle modifications.
• Eat 2 hours before sleeping
• Don't lie down immediately after eating
• Don't lie down flat
• Avoid spicy food
• Tablet Baclofen can help

Take gastroenterologist opinion.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Anusuya Ramesh
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What Causes Constant Burping And Difficulty In Swallowing?

Hello, This is GERD that is reflux disease. You need some lifestyle modifications. • Eat 2 hours before sleeping • Don t lie down immediately after eating • Don t lie down flat • Avoid spicy food • Tablet Baclofen can help Take gastroenterologist opinion. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Anusuya Ramesh