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My baby 7 months old is coughing for more than a month the scanner showed that he has reflux, is it normal at this age and what cause it?

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Dr. Shalini Sethi answered

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Reflux: Reflux is also called reflux esophagitis and yes it can cause cough . It can occur in little babies due to which they spit milk .

Answered 8/15/2015

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A member asked:

My baby 7 months old is coughing for more than a month the scanner showed that he has reflux, is it normal at this age and what cause it?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Shalini Sethi answered

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