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Can Irritating Cough Be Due To Acid Reflux Or Allergic Reaction?
My husband is taking Bendroflumethiazide (2.5mg) 1 x night + Ramipril (2.5mg) 1 x night to reduce his hypertension and has developed an irritating cough. He has been taking these for approximately 18 months. Could this be an acid-reflux cough or an allergic reaction or? Please advise what can be done to help this condition. Many thanks, Yvonne Rogers
Wed, 21 May 2014
Hai.out of the two drugs tat u hav mentioned ramipril is an ace inhibitor (angiotenssion converting enzyme ) which has a tendency to induce cough in some persons usually dry cough, in ur case the reason could this.acid reflux cough andallergic are less likely in ur case. U can meet urphysician, to discuss for the change or other alternativedrug,pls go for a chestxray, uppergastrointestinal endoscopy to rule out the other cases . good luck
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