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What Causes Continuous Cough While Suffering From GERD And High BP?

I am a 60 year old pediatric oncology nurse, 5'4'', 138 lbs, active. I am on 5 mg of amalodipine, for High blood pressure. I don't smoke and I have had GERD in the past but have not been taking any meds for it for a year or so.I developed a cough about 3 months ago, not related to any illness, upper airway, took a Z pack, did not help, went to the doctor and got an X-ray which was normal. The cough is slightly productive, more like having to clear my throat and I feel more tired then I should. I started back on 40mg prilosec 2 days ago thinking it was being caused by GERD but it has not helped. I have never had any allergies but do have post nasel drip at times. I cough more in the morning and after I eat. I am able to do my zumba classes with SOB or coughing. Any ideas?
Sat, 1 Feb 2014
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Hi and thanks for the query,
It is imperative to know the cause of the cough. Your medical history deserves a formal exclusion of active GERD. gastric fluid if inhaled and could cause inflammation of the lungs causing a chronic cough. Heart failure could also present as such. A cardiac ultrasound, chest X ray, fibroscopies from your gastroenterologist could be of immense help. Thanks and kind regards.
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What Causes Continuous Cough While Suffering From GERD And High BP?

Hi and thanks for the query, It is imperative to know the cause of the cough. Your medical history deserves a formal exclusion of active GERD. gastric fluid if inhaled and could cause inflammation of the lungs causing a chronic cough. Heart failure could also present as such. A cardiac ultrasound, chest X ray, fibroscopies from your gastroenterologist could be of immense help. Thanks and kind regards.