You've just finished your favorite spicy meal when you notice your voice suddenly sounds hoarse. You don't have a fever or ...

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 ...

The most common laryngeal signs reported to be associated with GERD include generalized edema and redness involving the arytenoid intercommissure, bar between this area, and false and true vocal cords ...

Chest pain when coughing can sometimes be a sign of a medical emergency like a heart attack. Acute bronchitis causes symptoms like coughing with mucus and chest soreness. GERD involves stomach acid ...

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (WPVI) -- A cough is supposed to protect the lungs and windpipe from irritants. But coughs that go on and on can be annoying - or signs of bigger problems. Chronic coughs can have ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Many people use the two terms interchangeably, but heartburn and acid reflux are not the same thing. In ...

Anyone who has dealt with a lingering cough knows how quickly it can take over daily life. It interrupts conversations, disrupts sleep and makes even simple things like eating or drinking ...

A stiff neck and sore throat often occur due to viral or bacterial infections. Home remedies can manage most cases of sore throat and stiff neck. It's important to seek medical care if symptoms result ...