Question 1

i have acid reflux and last night i had it come up and this morning i am coughing up light black phlegm. what could it be.?

Accepted Answer

Talk with your doc: There are many possibilities, but a very concerning possibility is old blood from your gut like your stomach when it's irritated [gastritis] or an ulcer. Please talk with your doc.

Question 2

acid reflux with excess phlegm and saliva. what can i do?

Accepted Answer

Reflux: With acid reflux up to the throat, raising the head of your bed by about four inches will allow gravity help keep acid in your stomach when you sleep.  Feel better.

Question 3

has a tickle cough for 6 weeks no phlegm just tickly and also muscle at top of back been on dr google and now worried about cancer just wondering if anyone has any info on what it could be ,i have acid reflux but my medication stops all symptoms ?

Accepted Answer

: Dr. Google can be dangerous. I recommend getting a one month subscription to uptodate.com ($20) &amp; read every thing there about GERD &amp; mouth/throat cancer. Worth the time &amp; money &amp; may even save your life.

Reflux can cause the cough if your stomach contents come up &amp; go down your larynx into lungs Gravity never sleeps so putting the head of you bed on 4-8" blocks may help a lot. Discus with Dr.

Question 4

my mom is 84yrs and takes famotidine for acid reflux....recently, there has been an back order of this meds, & she haven't been taking it for about a week. she has been producing a lot of phlegm lately....could this be the cause? no fever is present

Accepted Answer

Yes: If there is another over the counter anti reflux medication, this may be used. Please consult your PCP and schedule a virtual appointment for her. Avoid spicy foods and caffeine, an antacid may provide temporary relief.

Question 5

i have a perpetual need to clear my throat (no acid reflux, no phlegm) that has lasted for multiple months. a huge annoyance, what do i do?

Accepted Answer

Try antihistamine: It's possible that your symptoms are related to allergies. Try using a non-sedating antihistamine like claritin. If that doesn't help consider a nasal steroid inhaler though that will require a prescription.

Question 6

past smoker for 25 yrs. non smoker for 9 yrs. coughing up phlegm with blood and black stuff  in the morning have tumors in right lung and acid reflux ?

Accepted Answer

CT scan: and oncology evaluation. You should have your sputum tested for infection ( culture) and cytology. You need to have your tumors checked and evaluated regularly. Are you taking any mediciation for reflux?- Check with your physician-ASAP.

Question 7

acid reflux? i've had it before. waking up with a very sore throat early each morning and coughing up greeny brown phlegm comes up in hard lumps

Accepted Answer

Acid reflux: start by taking  famotidine 20 mg   OTC meds---twice a a day    avoid alcohol/and food 2-3 hours before going to bed.. Add omeprazole 20 mg OTC  meds if symptoms persists-----if that does not help follow up with your pvt doctor

Question 8

i drink bicarbonate of soda for acid reflux but now have unexplained halitosis and stomach cramps plus always spitting foam and my phlegm is green with sometimes traces of blood?

Accepted Answer

You need examination: after more history is obtained, kindly see your doctor or go to urgent care , wish you well

Question 9

tend to lay down after i eat. an hour or less after. and snack in bed. may have acid reflux symptoms, not gerd, but lpr version. throat, phlegm. even sinus issues and cough. could this be the reason?

Accepted Answer

LPR differs from GER: LPR is similar to  GERD.  LPR, you may not have the classic symptoms of GERD,  Heartburn. That's why it can be difficult to diagnose and  sometimes called silent reflux.  In LPR Upper &amp; Lower esophageal sphincters do not work right, 
Silent reflux is common in infants because their sphincters are undeveloped,  shorter esophagus, and they lie down much of the time, In adults etiology is unknown.

Question 10

are oranges leave tea good for acid reflux?

Accepted Answer

No: Teas and acidic drinks if you have acid reflux.

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I have acid reflux and last night i had it come up and this morning i am coughing up light black phlegm. what could it be.?

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Acid reflux with excess phlegm and saliva. what can i do?

A member asked:

Has a tickle cough for 6 weeks no phlegm just tickly and also muscle at top of back been on dr google and now worried about cancer just wondering if anyone has any info on what it could be ,i have acid reflux but my medication stops all symptoms ?

A member asked:

My mom is 84yrs and takes famotidine for acid reflux....recently, there has been an back order of this meds, & she haven't been taking it for about a week. she has been producing a lot of phlegm lately....could this be the cause? no fever is present

A member asked:

I have a perpetual need to clear my throat (no acid reflux, no phlegm) that has lasted for multiple months. a huge annoyance, what do i do?

A member asked:

Past smoker for 25 yrs. non smoker for 9 yrs. coughing up phlegm with blood and black stuff in the morning have tumors in right lung and acid reflux ?

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Acid reflux? i've had it before. waking up with a very sore throat early each morning and coughing up greeny brown phlegm comes up in hard lumps

A member asked:

I drink bicarbonate of soda for acid reflux but now have unexplained halitosis and stomach cramps plus always spitting foam and my phlegm is green with sometimes traces of blood?

A member asked:

Tend to lay down after i eat. an hour or less after. and snack in bed. may have acid reflux symptoms, not gerd, but lpr version. throat, phlegm. even sinus issues and cough. could this be the reason?

A member asked:

Are oranges leave tea good for acid reflux?

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