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Should i take benzonatate (aka. tessalon perles) for a cough caused by acid reflux/gerd?

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Treat GERD instead: Gerd (movement of stomach contents into esophagus) can result from: 1) inappropriate relaxation of lower esophageal sphincter, gastroparesis (sluggish stomach emptying, partial gastric outlet obstruction), ineffective esophageal peristalsis, inadequate salivary production. Limit consumption of: caffeine & fizzy drinks, dietary fats, tomato products, chocolate, tobacco, alcohol, bedtime snacks.

Dr Rhoads and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/30/2020

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