Question 1

my 1 month old baby has a reflux but sometimes when she wakes up she coughs is it because she didn't burp before sleeping? reflux causes cough right?

Accepted Answer

Yes it can: And most babies have reflux, they outgrow it as get bigger, you had the answer in your question: burp your baby well after feeding, if wet burps are a problem, try reflux precautions: thickening feeds, feeding smaller amounts more frequently, raising the bed 30 degrees, feeding the baby at 45 degree angle, etc, enjoy your baby

Question 2

could acid reflux cause coughing and asthma attacks?

Accepted Answer

Yes: one of the important causes of poor control of asthma could be uncontrolled reflux

Question 3

how does acid reflux/gerd cause coughing?

Accepted Answer

Cough: The acid rolls over from your esophagus into your trachea which is the main tube into your lungs thus causing you to cough

Question 4

can silent reflux cause chronic non-productive cough?

Accepted Answer

Yes...: Reflux can cause bronchospasm which, in turn, can cause coughing. The treatment entails treating the reflux aggressively as well as bronchodilators and steroid inhalers for the bronchospasm until the reflux is under good control. Your doctor can diagnose and treat this so see your doctor so therapy can be instituted asap.

Question 5

i had fundoplication surgery dec 2011 for my chronic cough. it turns out i had at best(before the surgery) mild acid reflux. my cough was caused by a ?

Accepted Answer

Is cough gone?: A nissan fundoplication is a surgery that's been done for years to treat acid reflux; now, however, it's often done laparoscopically. Reflux can cause cough, hoarseness, wheezing, heartburn, etc. If your symptoms are better, know that even mild reflux can cause symptoms. If the cough persists, it's back to the drawing board. Asthma, sinus infections, and/or allergies are frequent reasons. Lgromko.

Question 6

what can cause a chronic cough, other than reflux?

Accepted Answer

Sinusitis: Ge reflux is certainly a common cause and oftern empirically treated for a patient with a chronic cough.  I find that chronic rhinitis or sinusitis is probably more common and often need to be treated as well.   Medications such as ace inhibitors for BP need to be stopped.  There is always the possibility of underlying ashtma as well.  Ohter primary lung problems are discovered with appropriate xr.

Question 7

is the only way to treat a cough caused by acid reflux to treat the acid reflux itself?

Accepted Answer

Treat the root cause: If a cough is caused solely by acid reflux, treating the reflux is the best and only solution.

Question 8

my 4 month old baby was diagnosed with larangalmacia mildly as he has been a lot better he also has silent reflux dose this cause him to have a cough?

Accepted Answer

Silent reflux: His cough is more likely due to the acid from his reflux getting into to his lungs, rather than laryngomalacia.

Question 9

i have acid reflux and i've had a cough for 3 months if its caused from my acid reflux what meds can i take to get rid of the cough?

Accepted Answer

Gravity: Meds that help reflux will likely resolve your cough as long as the reflux is its only cause.

Question 10

is there a drug most beneficial for treating gastritis?on nexium (esomeprazole) for reflux/cough for 3 mos which went away but now have mild gastritis. nexium (esomeprazole) cause?

Accepted Answer

Gastritis: Nexium (esomeprazole) is quite effective treatment for gastritis and it generally causes healing after only a few weeks in most cases unless there is achlorhydria(lack of stomach acid) from the beginning. I'm not aware of nexium (esomeprazole) or ppi's causing cases of classic gastritis. A gastroenterologist is best qualified to evaluate you for diagnosis and treatment. A gastroscopy may be done if the diagnosis is in doubt

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My 1 month old baby has a reflux but sometimes when she wakes up she coughs is it because she didn't burp before sleeping? reflux causes cough right?

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Could acid reflux cause coughing and asthma attacks?

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How does acid reflux/gerd cause coughing?

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Can silent reflux cause chronic non-productive cough?

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I had fundoplication surgery dec 2011 for my chronic cough. it turns out i had at best(before the surgery) mild acid reflux. my cough was caused by a ?

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What can cause a chronic cough, other than reflux?

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Is the only way to treat a cough caused by acid reflux to treat the acid reflux itself?

A member asked:

My 4 month old baby was diagnosed with larangalmacia mildly as he has been a lot better he also has silent reflux dose this cause him to have a cough?

A member asked:

I have acid reflux and i've had a cough for 3 months if its caused from my acid reflux what meds can i take to get rid of the cough?

A member asked:

Is there a drug most beneficial for treating gastritis?on nexium (esomeprazole) for reflux/cough for 3 mos which went away but now have mild gastritis. nexium (esomeprazole) cause?

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