Q: I have developed an episodic but chronic cough. My wife thought it could be due to my acid reflux. Is that a real thing? A: We cough to protect our airway or because something irritates the airway.

Chronic cough is any cough that lasts for at least 4 weeks in children and 8 weeks in adults. If you can't stop coughing it could be due to asthma, post-COVID-19, GERD, COPD, and more. Once the ...

Let’s be honest: Digesting spicy or acidic foods isn’t particularly easy for most people. But when stomach acids are bubbling and gurgling in places they don’t normally, you might be wondering what’s ...

Treating a chronic cough depends on its underlying cause and may involve avoiding allergens or taking medications. Smoking can cause a smoker's cough; quitting smoking may relieve the symptoms. Causes ...