Question 1

been feeling like there is something stuck in the right side of my throat. have been having, a lot of sinus drainage and i have gerd. what could it be?

Accepted Answer

Inflamed - see ENT: Your esophagus sounds like it's inflamed, probably from the gerd. Sinus drainage causes post nasal drip which can feel like something stuck in the throat. See an ent.

Question 2

constant throat and right airway clearing and congestion, been treated for sinus drainage and gerd but has not resolved. ct and xrays are clear?

Accepted Answer

Allergy?: This could be an allergy. Have you noticed a difference between environments, time of day variation?

Question 3

have sinus drainage, constant lump in throat, stomach grumbling for 1 week. antacids do not help? is this drainage or gerd that will not go away?

Accepted Answer

Sinus and GERD: Looks like a combination of both. Try OTC claritin, (loratadine) flonase and prilosed and see your doctor.

Question 4

can sinus drainage make you feel like you have heartburn?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: It could cause difficulty swallowing, pain in the throat and  coughing. This would probably be likely to be a problem if you were lying flat.

Question 5

have been diagnosed with gerd, the possible silent reflux kind, where acid comes all the way back up. not as much heartburn but more clearing and irritated throat. also have chronic sinus nasal and ear irritation. could the acid cause that?

Accepted Answer

Maybe.: Reflux can irritate the whole esophagus and can causes sore throat which can lead to a feeling of ear pain (the nerve goes past the ear.)  See if GERD meds help. Get rid of fragrances and aerosols as theses also cause nose and throat irritation.  See this link on laryngoesophageal reflux:
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/15024-laryngopharyngeal-reflux-lpr

Question 6

can gerd affect ears and sinus?

Accepted Answer

Debatable: Many doctors believe in the correlation between gerd and sinus/ear problems but it is difficult to prove the association.  Some doctors will empirically treat for gerd and see if the symptoms go away.

Question 7

i have a feel like frequent dizziness fr past 5 days.its like a sudden dizzy feel wen shifting a position or working.and goes off.i ve sinus nd gerd

Accepted Answer

Many causes of: dizziness and light headedness.  Sinus problems can in themselves cause dizziness.  You need a doctor to help you sort this out. In general GERD does not cause diziness. You might need some xray testing or your brain but I usually say to patients if they want to do a brain CT they should do an  MRI instead which is no ionizing radiation and more sensitive and specific for causes of dizziness.

Question 8

can gerd or lpr cause sinus and ear problems ?

Accepted Answer

Yes = atypical GERD: Healthtap is full of answers regarding gerd's causes, variations, and approaches for treatment ; prevention. Ear, nose, and throat manifestations of LPR commonly include the throat, ears, airway, etc. Please type "gerd" in the search box, and i think you'll find all the responses you could want!

Question 9

if my chronic cough subsides completely with inhaled asthma med, does it rule out other causes? or does sinus cough and gerd react to salmeterol too?

Accepted Answer

Likely: A cough which responds COMPLETELY to inhaled asthma medicine is UNLIKELY to be due to other causes, but only a personal evaluation can tell you about YOUR health with CERTAINTY.

Question 10

i was diagnosed with silent gerd.  i had post nasal drip and hoarsness.  a few days later i experienced sinus congestion and 100.2 fever.  i  currentl?

Accepted Answer

Sinus infection?: With sinus congestion, post nasal drip, fever, I would wonder if you have a sinus infection. You may need antibiotics, so see your doctor. In the meantime, "Simply Saline" spray, a nettie pot, guaifeniscen, may all help. If you feel severely ill, go to the ER or urgent care center. GERD can be responsible for hoarseness, choking sensation, and a range of other symptoms OTHER than heartburn.

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Been feeling like there is something stuck in the right side of my throat. have been having, a lot of sinus drainage and i have gerd. what could it be?

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Constant throat and right airway clearing and congestion, been treated for sinus drainage and gerd but has not resolved. ct and xrays are clear?

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Have sinus drainage, constant lump in throat, stomach grumbling for 1 week. antacids do not help? is this drainage or gerd that will not go away?

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Can sinus drainage make you feel like you have heartburn?

A member asked:

Have been diagnosed with gerd, the possible silent reflux kind, where acid comes all the way back up. not as much heartburn but more clearing and irritated throat. also have chronic sinus nasal and ear irritation. could the acid cause that?

A member asked:

Can gerd affect ears and sinus?

A member asked:

I have a feel like frequent dizziness fr past 5 days.its like a sudden dizzy feel wen shifting a position or working.and goes off.i ve sinus nd gerd

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Can gerd or lpr cause sinus and ear problems ?

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If my chronic cough subsides completely with inhaled asthma med, does it rule out other causes? or does sinus cough and gerd react to salmeterol too?

A member asked:

I was diagnosed with silent gerd. i had post nasal drip and hoarsness. a few days later i experienced sinus congestion and 100.2 fever. i currentl?

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