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If i do not sleep sitting up i have chest pain and cough. no cough if do not lie flat. hx of sle. cough is new only in supine position. cause?
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Reflux: I suspect this is reflux. Don't eat late. Limit coffee, alcohol, chocolate. See you MD for an Upper GI. Perhaps try zantac (ranitidine) over the counter and a liquid antacid before going to bed.
Answered 3/31/2016
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