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My acid reflux is killing my throat what should i take? i had pizza and spaghetti today. i also have a runny nose and i'm sneezing.

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Dr. Joseph Accurso answered

Specializes in Radiology

See a doctor: Although there are many good medicines for treating acid reflux disease, including over-the-counter, please see your doctor for a complete history and physical. Chronic acid reflux is associated with changes in the esophagus that can lead to cancer.

Answered 10/17/2018

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Possible LERD?: Exposure of the vocal cords to stomach acid & pepsin will result in larygneal inflammation (larygo-esophageal reflux =lerd). Acute laryngitis may result, but watch out for chronic hoarseness, throat clearing, airway spasms, cough, bronchitis, asthma-type presentation. If you're sure its reflux, try antacids for immediate relief, improve diet, start acid blockers. If not sure, get checked please.

Answered 6/20/2020

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Several options: There are many medications available to treat acid reflux. Over the counter antacids, h2 blockers (zantac, pepcid), proton pump inhibitors (ppis) such as omeprazole, and diet control - avoidance of spicey foods, alcohol, and carbonated drinks, to name a few. For runny nose and sneezing an allergy evaluation is recommended.

Answered 10/17/2018

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