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

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

Dr Altman and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/10/2018

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