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Suggest Treatment For Cough And Acid Reflux When Diagnosed With Acute Bronchitis

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Posted on Tue, 11 Aug 2015
Question: I had Acute Bronchitis about a month ago and took antibiotics. It went away for a couple days and then came back. It's a lot better but now I have bouts of coughing during the day. Not at night. It's been over a month now and I can't seem to get rid of this cough. I'm no longer taking anything for it. I also have bad acid reflux and I'm wondering if that may be playing a role in why I can't shake this cough. I've had Bronchitis before but never this long. No shortness of breath but my chest burns.
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Answered by Dr. Ivo Ditah (11 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
This cough is caused by the acid reflux and not and infection!

Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you so much for this query.

I am so sorry to hear about this cough. I have reviewed your information fully. This is suggestive of chronic cough caused by gastric reflux. i will rather recommend that you get treated for this reflux. The drugs are available over the counter and I will recommend you take omeprazole. Follow up with me in 5days and let me know whether you have noticed any improvement already.

I hope this helps. I wish you well. Thanks for using our services and do feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Ivo Ditah (4 minutes later)
Thanks for your quick reply. Just wanted to add that around the same time, I switched to over the counter meds for reflux due to a change in my insurance. I was taking Dexilant 60mg and now I'm taking 2 Nexiums in the morning. I will arrange to get my prescription refilled for the Dexilant. Maybe that is the issue. Do you think that could play a role?
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Answered by Dr. Ivo Ditah (45 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Yes, that could play a role!

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

I recommend you get back to dexilant and let’s see how your symptoms evolve. Please, do keep me posted as you start the plan.

Until next, I wish you well.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Ivo Ditah (56 minutes later)
Thanks - I will follow-up with you.
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Answered by Dr. Ivo Ditah (10 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Best wishes!

Detailed Answer:
Hi and thanks for your kind words.

Until then, stay good.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Suggest Treatment For Cough And Acid Reflux When Diagnosed With Acute Bronchitis

Brief Answer: This cough is caused by the acid reflux and not and infection! Detailed Answer: Hi and thank you so much for this query. I am so sorry to hear about this cough. I have reviewed your information fully. This is suggestive of chronic cough caused by gastric reflux. i will rather recommend that you get treated for this reflux. The drugs are available over the counter and I will recommend you take omeprazole. Follow up with me in 5days and let me know whether you have noticed any improvement already. I hope this helps. I wish you well. Thanks for using our services and do feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be.