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Suggest Remedies For Persistent Cough

I am suffering from persistent cough since the last seven months. I was treated with antibiotics, but only showed a temporary relief.Doctors say it is due to acidity. I get spasm of cough every now and then with total voice loss. Difficulty in talking also. Always a persistent irritation in the throat. Please help.
Wed, 20 Sep 2017
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Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
Yes, chronic GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease) can cause chronic cough.
GERD is due to laxity of gastroesophageal sphincter. Because of this, the acid of the stomach tends to come up in the esophagus and cause throat irritation, voice change, microaspiration and coughing.
So follow these steps for better symptomatic relief in GERD related cough.
1. Avoid hot and spicy food. Avoid junk food. Avoid large meals, instead take frequent small meals.
2. Take pantoprazole and levosulperide combination twice daily on empty stomach twice daily.
3. Avoid stress and tension, be relax and calm.
4. Go for walking after meals. Keep 2-3 pillows under head in bed to prevent reflux.
5. Quit smoking and alcohol if you have these habits.
Don't worry, you will be alright with all these.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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Suggest Remedies For Persistent Cough

Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. Yes, chronic GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease) can cause chronic cough. GERD is due to laxity of gastroesophageal sphincter. Because of this, the acid of the stomach tends to come up in the esophagus and cause throat irritation, voice change, microaspiration and coughing. So follow these steps for better symptomatic relief in GERD related cough. 1. Avoid hot and spicy food. Avoid junk food. Avoid large meals, instead take frequent small meals. 2. Take pantoprazole and levosulperide combination twice daily on empty stomach twice daily. 3. Avoid stress and tension, be relax and calm. 4. Go for walking after meals. Keep 2-3 pillows under head in bed to prevent reflux. 5. Quit smoking and alcohol if you have these habits. Don t worry, you will be alright with all these. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.