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What Causes Coughing And Metallic Taste In Mouth While Having GERD?

Hello I was seen at an urgent care center about 4 weeks ago when I presented with shortness of breath, coughing, fever, vomiting and weakness and was diagnosed with bronchitis and esophagitis. Aside from the two diagnosis I presently had/have GERD as well and in noticing that even after my medications and antibiotics I m still having a lot of coughing (mostly a dry persistent cough) followed by a metallic taste in my mouth and chest spreness
Mon, 29 Dec 2014
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Hi, thank you for posting.

I have gone through your query and I understand your concerns.

I think that you suffer from Aspiration pneumonia. It might be caused by GERD.

To confirm the diagnosis you need:
1. Pulmonary X-ray.
2. Complete blood count.
3. Urine test.
4. Respiratory function test.

To treat this condition you should take antibiotics and proton pump inhibitor medications.

Consult your pulmonologist.

All the best.
Dr. Behar.
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What Causes Coughing And Metallic Taste In Mouth While Having GERD?

Hi, thank you for posting. I have gone through your query and I understand your concerns. I think that you suffer from Aspiration pneumonia. It might be caused by GERD. To confirm the diagnosis you need: 1. Pulmonary X-ray. 2. Complete blood count. 3. Urine test. 4. Respiratory function test. To treat this condition you should take antibiotics and proton pump inhibitor medications. Consult your pulmonologist. All the best. Dr. Behar.