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Suggest Treatment For Cough And Hoarseness In Voice

For about 3 weeks I've been coughing some at night and sometimes my voice is hoarse during the day. I don't cough during the day it seems. No mucous or blood. Just a dry cough at night, most nights. It's been hot here in So. California and I have 2 portable fans going in my room all night. Should I see a physician for a chest xray?
Wed, 14 Oct 2015
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Hi Dear ,

As ear your query you have dry cough along with hoarseness in voice . The symptoms you mention in query are pointing towards a condition known as acidic reflux . The condition occur when acidic content of stomach come upward due to upper esophagus sphincter dysfunction and cause irritation to the lining of throat and to larynx . I woudl suggest you to consult gastroenterologist for proper examination . Doctor may order endoscopy or X-ray of upper digestive track along with ambulatory acid test . Doctor may prescribe H2 blocker or proton pump inhibitor . Foe now eat light and non spicy food specially at night , eat at least one hour before going to bed and eat small meals .

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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Suggest Treatment For Cough And Hoarseness In Voice

Hi Dear , As ear your query you have dry cough along with hoarseness in voice . The symptoms you mention in query are pointing towards a condition known as acidic reflux . The condition occur when acidic content of stomach come upward due to upper esophagus sphincter dysfunction and cause irritation to the lining of throat and to larynx . I woudl suggest you to consult gastroenterologist for proper examination . Doctor may order endoscopy or X-ray of upper digestive track along with ambulatory acid test . Doctor may prescribe H2 blocker or proton pump inhibitor . Foe now eat light and non spicy food specially at night , eat at least one hour before going to bed and eat small meals . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari