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Having Acid Reflux. Gagging Sensation In Throat In Evenings, Cough. Reason?
I do have an acid reflux problem but at the moment it is under control. MY problem is eve when I am not eating something I will just get this gagging sensation in my throat . It sometimes wakes me up in the middle of the night when i am asleep. Or during the day at different times and some times it does cause a coughing spell.Is there thing to help this.
Mon, 19 Aug 2013
hi dear ,,,
cough and gagging sensation in the throat is due to acid reflux....
acid reflux may be due to smoking.obesity,hiatus hernia,or most commonly ideopathic....
so if you have any predisposing factor,first correct that....
and before going to bed take tab famotidine 40mg....
cough and gagging sensation in the throat is due to acid reflux....
acid reflux may be due to smoking.obesity,hiatus hernia,or most commonly ideopathic....
so if you have any predisposing factor,first correct that....
and before going to bed take tab famotidine 40mg....
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