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.

Heartburn after meals? You’re not alone — acid reflux is on the rise, with one in five UK adults affected If you’ve ever reached for a Rennie after dinner you are not alone. Heartburn or acid reflux ...

NORRISTOWN, Pennsylvania (WPVI) -- Certain foods are known to trigger heartburn. But when it seems everything causes that burning pain, it's time for a specialist, not just the antacids. A local man ...

Acid reflux is when stomach acid flows into the esophagus and mouth, causing heartburn. GERD is a chronic form of acid reflux, and it can lead to serious health problems if untreated. Triggers of GERD ...

It’s normal to experience heartburn once in a while. But frequent heartburn or certain other symptoms may be signs of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), a chronic disorder in which stomach acid ...

Severe heartburn can cause discomfort in many adults. In cases where acid reflux is caused by a hiatal hernia, doctors at RUSH University Medical Center say there may be a surgical fix. “There's about ...

Acid reflux, also known as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), is a common condition that can cause significant discomfort. It occurs when stomach acid backs up into the esophagus, the tube that ...

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Tired of ads? Subscribers enjoy a distraction-free reading experience. Click here to subscribe today or Login. Many of us have had heart burn from eating too soon before bed, indulging in fatty or ...

A tiny magnetic bracelet implanted at the base of the throat is greatly improving life for some people with acid reflux who need more help than medicine can give them. It's a novel way to treat severe ...

HEARTBURN could be masking cancers that are becoming more deadly due to diagnosis delays, warn experts. As many as four in 10 people get indigestion or acid reflux and for most it is nothing ...

Despite a relatively low response rate to acid suppression therapy to treat chronic cough, heartburn was a highly significant predictor of success. Heartburn is a useful predictor of the success of ...