Once you understand what's behind your cough, choosing the right treatment becomes much easier.

The median age of the 150 children (91 boys, 56 girls) studied was 8.2 years (IQR 7); 163 parents were approached (response rate of 92%). Spirometry was normal in all children who could perform ...

GERD, postnasal drip, and asthma are 3 of the most common causes of chronic cough in all age groups. In prospective adult studies, GERD either alone or in combination with other diseases contributes ...

How often is chronic cough due to laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR)? Are proton-pump inhibitors prescribed for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) effective in the treatment of chronic cough? LPR is ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: My doctor put me on atenolol for occasional racing-heart incidents: In the past five or so years, I've experienced only three or four such incidents a year, lasting five to 15 minutes ...

Heartburn can feel like a burning in your upper chest, from your breastbone to your throat. Regurgitation causes your stomach contents to flow back up your esophagus, which can create a bitter ...

Several nutrient-dense foods can aggravate cough, cold and chest congestion by irritating the throat, triggering excess mucus ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Even if it's not accompanied by other symptoms, battling an ongoing cough can be annoying. Whether you’re coughing constantly or ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I also have a dry cough that’s been going on for about 13-14 years. I’m a healthy 62-year-old and read that it is called “cough variant asthma.” I would like to know more about this ...